Righting the wrong? Some observations on the second limb of the M'Naghten Rules.

Date
2009-02
Authors
Mackay, R.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
0011-135X
DOI
Volume Title
Publisher
Sweet and Maxwell
Peer reviewed
Yes
Yes
Abstract
A critical anlysis of the wrongness limb of the M'Naghten Rules,calling for the decision windle to be reconsidered.
Description
Keywords
criminal liability, defences, insanity, knowledge
Citation
Mackay, R. D. (2009) Righting the wrong? Some observations on the second limb of the M'Naghten Rules. Criminal Law Review pp.80-89.
Research Institute
Centre for Law, Justice and Society