The Government will tomorrow receive a law reform report on Mental Impairment, Criminal Responsibility and Fitness to Plead.
A press statement from the Law Reform Commission today says this will be the third report from their review of the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code the Commission handed over to the Minister.
This third report contains 25 recommendations for reform of laws and procedures within the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code that apply to people with mental health problems who committed crimes, and come into contact with the criminal justice system.
