Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

There is also the possibility for a prosecution to appeal against the judgment of the court. The court may also remand a person in custody for the purpose of assessing them on the need to commit. It is at that time that the review board comes into play. As defined in section 11, the review board has the option of speaking to people who have already given evidence in the case – psychiatrists, consultants, etc. – and I welcome this.

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