In England

question 38

Multiple Choice

In England

• A) the M'Naghten rule still applies but is used in only a handful of cases every year.
• B) the M'Naghten rule still applies and is used in a much greater percentage of cases than similar defenses in the United States.
• C) the M'Naghten rule has been changed to "not criminally responsible due to mental illness" and is used very sparingly.
• D) the M'Naghten rule has been changed to "not criminally responsible due to mental illness" and is attempted quite frequently, but not successfully.

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