The case for the INSANITY DEFENCE: New Zealand desperately needs a change in criminal law to allow the partial defence of diminished responsibility, in line with other countries.

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  • Author(s): Zhang, Sherry
  • Source:
    North & South. Jul2024, Issue 453, p14-19. 6p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CRIMINAL law; CAPACITY (Law); INSANITY (Law); MENTAL health services; INFANTICIDE; LAWYERS; BROTHERS
    • Subject Terms:
      NEW Zealand
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the complexities and controversies surrounding the insanity defense in criminal law, highlighting its inadequacies in addressing mental health issues and the biases within the justice system. Topics include the historical context and challenges of the insanity plea, the implications for individuals with mental health disorders, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of mental health in legal proceedings.