Paragraph 42 I1

The title of section 62 (appeal by accused in case involving insanity) is amended by substituting “ not criminally responsible or unfit for trial ” for “in case involving insanity” and the section is amended as follows—

(a)

in subsection (1)(a), for “insane” substitute “ unfit for trial ”, and

(b)

in subsection (2)(b)(iii), for the words from “virtue” to “omission” substitute “ reason of the special defence set out in section 51A of this Act ”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 7 para. 42 in force at 25.6.2012 with application in accordance with art. 3 by S.S.I. 2012/160, art. 3, Sch. (with art. 4)