Att. Gen. v O'Driscoll [2003] JLR 390 (09 July 2003)
The applicable test for fitness to plead is whether the accused, due to unsoundness of mind or inability to communicate, lacks capacity to participate effectively in proceedings.
- Citation
- [2003] JLR 390
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: O'Driscoll
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 09 July 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Fitness to Plead Determination
- Outcome
- Test for fitness to plead clarified
- Legal Topics
- Fitness to Plead, Insanity, Procedure
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
O'Driscoll
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Fitness to Plead Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the applicable test for fitness to plead under Jersey law?
Ratio Decidendi
The applicable test for fitness to plead is whether the accused, due to unsoundness of mind or inability to communicate, lacks capacity to participate effectively in proceedings.
Court Disposition
Test for fitness to plead clarified
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