According to Ogloff and Whittemore (2001), What Do Negative Public

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to Ogloff and Whittemore (2001) , what do negative public perceptions of the "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" (NCRMD) defence reflect?

• A)an underestimate by the public of how often the NCRMD defence is used in criminal cases
• B)a lack of understanding by the public about the nature and prevalence of mental illness
• C)a lack of understanding by the public about criminal law
• D)a lack of appreciation by the public about just how serious the consequences are of using this defence

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