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Insanity Defence in Canada: NCRMD and Criminal Responsibility Explained Alt: Man in an orange prison uniform behind bars, illustrating how NCRMD (Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder) is a legal finding that can still result in detenti

29 Jan, 2026

What to Know About the Insanity Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

This article explains how the insanity defence works, how it differs from unfitness to stand trial, what happens after an NCRMD finding, and why invoking the defence can carry conse…

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13 Jul, 2022

What is the Necessity Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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21 Jun, 2022

Mistake of Fact and Mistake of Law Defence in Canadian Criminal Law Explained

The principle that ignorance of the law is not a defence is a cornerstone of Canadian criminal law. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, section 19 clearly states that a person cannot…

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