Going Out on a Third Limb: The Problem of the Law of Insanity’s Insistence on Insane Delusions over Irresistible Impulses.
Abstract The insanity rules in England and Wales are potentially per incuriam. While the modern interpretation of the M’Naghten rules recognises the Cognitive and Wrongfulness Limbs, a third Control Limb should be available to cover those whose mental illness manifests irresistible impulses to commit crimes. This third limb was contemplated by judges before and since M’Naghten. It is […]