Discuss the Historical Development of the "Not Guilty by Reason

question 54

Essay

Discuss the historical development of the "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) defence, beginning with the 1843 M'Naghten Rule in England and how/when it was modified in the Canadian Criminal Code as the "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" (NCRMD) defence.Be sure to explain the critical differences between the NGRI and the NCRMD defences.

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Definitions:

Persecutory Delusion

A type of delusion where an individual believes they are being malevolently treated or conspired against by others.

Grandiose Delusion

A false belief of having superior qualities such as genius, wealth, or omnipotence.

Somatic Delusion

A false belief about one's body or health that cannot be corrected by reasoning.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder characterized by a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions.