Section 171 Abolition of common law rulesI1
Any rule of law providing for—
(a)
the special defence of insanity,
(b)
the plea of diminished responsibility, or
(c)
insanity in bar of trial,
ceases to have effect.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 171 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)