Pattern of utilization of the insanity plea in Nigeria: An empirical analysis of reported cases

There is dearth of information about the pattern of utilization of the insanity plea in Nigeria and the factors associated with its successful adoption. This enquiry is important in order to bridge the gap in existing knowledge on the subject in Nigeria and possibly other parts of Africa. Using a ma...

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Main Authors: A. Ogunwale, O. Oluwaranti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Forensic Science International: Mind and Law
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666353820300035