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In which 1843 English case report are the judges’ answers to the House of Lords on the defence of…

In M’Naghten’s Case, the House of Lords asked the judges questions about criminal responsibility and insanity following Daniel M’Naghten’s acquittal. The answers appear in…

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In which 1843 English case report are the judges’ answers to the House of Lords on the defence of insanity recorded?

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In M’Naghten’s Case, the House of Lords asked the judges questions about criminal responsibility and insanity following Daniel M’Naghten’s acquittal.

The answers appear in the 1843 report of the case.

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Option A

The reported decision deals with a claim of necessity in a prosecution for murder.

Option B

The reported decision addresses a mistake about age in a prosecution for taking a girl from her father’s custody.

Option C

The report records the questions put by the House of Lords and the answers given by the judges.

Option D

M’Naghten’s Case is the report containing the judges’ answers.

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