Title: A guide to mental disorder law in Canadian criminal justice /
Authors: Davies, Michael, 1963-; Szigeti, Anita; McMahon, Meaghan; Presser, Jill R.
Year: 2020
Subjects: Mentally ill offenders Legal status, laws, etc. Canada.; Insanity (Law) Canada.; Competency to stand trial Canada.; Competency to stand trial; Insanity (Law); Mentally ill offenders Legal status, laws, etc.; Canada
Abstract: "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."--