Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

Senator Terry expressed concern that the use of the term intoxication might imply intoxication by alcohol only. That would be unfortunate because the Parliamentary Counsel was concerned to also provide for intoxication by other drugs. That can be made clear. On a related aspect, Senator Maurice Hayes wondered if it would be legitimate for the legislation to take account of cases where a victim was given a date rape drug or similar concoction. We will have to give this serious consideration before Committee Stage.

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