Section 16 of Canada's Criminal Code Recognizes That Mental Disorder

question 51

Multiple Choice

Section 16 of Canada's criminal code recognizes that mental disorder may negate the principal of

• A)actus reus.
• B)self-defence.
• C)mens rea.
• D)insanity.
• E)good intention.

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