A Canadian example of insanity defence reform: Accused found not criminally responsible before and after the winko decision

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 14-

  Desmarais, Sarah L ^a   Hucker, Stephen ^b   Brink, Johann ^c   De Freitas, Karen ^d  

^a SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

^d Whitby Mental Health Centre   (Canada)

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EID: 70349142755     PISSN: 14999013     EISSN: 19329903     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14999013.2008.9914399     Document Type: Article

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