Criminal responsibility in Sri Lanka: a descriptive study of forensic psychiatric assessments in remand prisoners charged with murder and related crimes
<p><strong>Background </strong>Persons of 'unsound mind' are absolved of responsibility for criminal acts under provisions of the penal code of Sri Lanka. However, being diagnosed with a mental illness does not automatically absolve persons from criminal responsibility. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/4456 |