Epilepsy and the law.

نویسنده

  • P Fenwick
چکیده

Everyone who has reached the age of discretion is, unless the contrary is proved, presumed by law to be sane and to be accountable for his actions. This is the doctrine of mens rea. ‘Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea’  the deed does not make a man guilty unless his mind is guilty. This is the fundamental basis of English law. For to make a man liable to imprisonment for an offence that he does not know he is committing, and is unable to prevent, goes against the spirit of English justice.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British medical journal

دوره 288 6435  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1984