Cover of A guide to mental disorder law in Canadian criminal justice

Book 2020

A guide to mental disorder law in Canadian criminal justice

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Publisher
LexisNexis Canada
Language
English
Published
2020
  • Mentally ill offenders
  • Legal status, laws
  • Insanity (Law)
  • Competency to stand trial

"This volume sets out the applicable law and provides practical advice on mental disorder cases. It is a comprehensive guide to criminal litigation involving vulnerable accused persons who may be unfit to stand trial, considering whether to seek a verdict of "Not Criminally Responsible" and navigating through the complex provisions within Part XX.1, the Mental Disorder Provisions of the Criminal Code."--