TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Challenges to "a most dangerous doctrine" or a "fantastic theory" of volitional insanity
JO  - Victoria University of Wellington law review
A1  - Bastani, Amir
A1  - Gavaghan, Colin
SP  - 545
EP  - 583
VL  - 47
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1171-042X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -