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AG v Nicolle [2022] JRC 240 (07 November 2022)
The court held the defendant remained unfit to stand trial, ordered a trial of the facts, and directed that it be heard before the Inferior Number.
AG -v- Brown [2013] JRC 100A (23 May 2013)
Sentencing judgment in which the court held that the defendant was criminally responsible despite serious mental illness and imposed a total sentence of 2 years and 1 month.
Att. Gen. v Forno [2010] JLR 256 (11 June 2010)
The court clarified that incitement turns on soliciting or encouraging a criminal act, and that no defence arises because the person incited cannot legally commit the offence.
AG v Harding [2009] JRC 198 (16 October 2009)
The Superior Number of the Royal Court found Miss Harding unfit to plead, applying Jersey’s O'Driscoll test to severe Borderline Personality Disorder.
AG v Prior [2001] JRC 35 (09 February 2001)
The Royal Court defined insanity under Jersey law, rejecting the McNaghten Rules and adopting a broader test that includes substantial cognitive or volitional impairment.
Att. Gen. v Prior [2001] JLR 146 (09 February 2001)
Jersey criminal law case on insanity: the court stated that insanity depends on whether unsoundness of mind affected conduct so the jury thinks the accused should not be responsible.
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