Mental Capacity Defences (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which case established the M'Naghten Rules that form the legal test for insanity?
Which case established the M'Naghten Rules that form the legal test for insanity?
R v M'Naghten (1843)
What does 'defect of reason' require under the M'Naghten Rules?
What does 'defect of reason' require under the M'Naghten Rules?
Deprived of power to reason
In Quick (1973), why was hypoglycaemia from insulin not considered insanity?
In Quick (1973), why was hypoglycaemia from insulin not considered insanity?
Caused by external factor (insulin)
What does 'wrong' mean in the fourth element of the M'Naghten test?
What does 'wrong' mean in the fourth element of the M'Naghten test?
Legally wrong
What standard of proof must the defendant meet to establish insanity?
What standard of proof must the defendant meet to establish insanity?
Balance of probabilities
What is the mandatory sentence for a successful insanity verdict in a murder case?
What is the mandatory sentence for a successful insanity verdict in a murder case?
Indefinite hospitalisation
Who can raise the issue of insanity during criminal proceedings?
Who can raise the issue of insanity during criminal proceedings?
Prosecution, defence, or judge
What does 'nature and quality' of the act refer to in the M'Naghten test?
What does 'nature and quality' of the act refer to in the M'Naghten test?
Physical nature and consequences
In Burgess (1991), why was sleepwalking classified as potentially amounting to insanity?
In Burgess (1991), why was sleepwalking classified as potentially amounting to insanity?
Arises from internal sleep disorder
According to Loake v DPP (2017), when is insanity available as a defence?
According to Loake v DPP (2017), when is insanity available as a defence?
Any offence with mens rea if test met