Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Insanity — Evidence of Insanity Tendered by Accused Person

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Self-serving testimony of insanity is treated with suspicion. The principle applies to criminal law. The accused must adduce independent medical or expert evidence. The rule prevents abuse of the insanity defence. The court will require corroboration. The principle is well-established.

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