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In M'Naghten's Case, the House of Lords answered a set of questions on the defence of insanity, laying down what became known as the M'Naghten Rules, which continue to…

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In which one of the following cases did the House of Lords give the answers to the questions relating to the defence of insanity?

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In M'Naghten's Case, the House of Lords answered a set of questions on the defence of insanity, laying down what became known as the M'Naghten Rules, which continue to underlie the law's test of insanity as a defence to criminal responsibility.

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