Abstract
Derived from the Indian Criminal Procedure Code, Sri Lanka’s Criminal Procedure Code which provides for ‘fitness to plead’ criteria in the country is unchanged from when it was introduced in the nineteenth century. As it lacks clear definitions, does not provide specific instructions for the disposal of mentally unwell offenders and operates in isolation from other related laws, the case for its review is both strong and urgent.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i1.6578
SL J Psychiatry 2014; 5 (1): 3-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i1.6578 | Journal eISSN: 2579-2008
Language: English
Page range: 3 - 6
Published on: Jun 27, 2014
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2014 Angelo de Alwis, published by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
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