@article{ref1,
title="Challenges to "a most dangerous doctrine" or a "fantastic theory" of volitional insanity",
journal="Victoria University of Wellington law review",
year="2016",
author="Bastani, Amir and Gavaghan, Colin",
volume="47",
number="4",
pages="545-583",
abstract="In theory, an insanity defence can take two forms: the cognitive form (C-insanity) and the volitional form (V-insanity). The defence of C-insanity recognises that a disordered state of mind can make the ability to understand the nature of an action impossible. On the other hand, V-insanity is recognised in some common law jurisdictions, such as all jurisdictions in Australia except for Victoria and New South Wales, and is a full defence. It recognises that a disordered state of mind can make the exercise of self-control impossible. However, that disordered state of mind does not necessarily affect the understanding of the nature of the act impossible.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1171-042X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}