John Browne
Question:18 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has in relation to the possibility of guilty but insane verdicts in criminal trials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16524/95]
Vol. 459 No. 8
18 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has in relation to the possibility of guilty but insane verdicts in criminal trials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16524/95]
Proposals for the amendment of the law relating to criminal insanity are under preparation in my Department at present and a Bill in the matter will be published as soon as possible. Among the issues being considered is a possible change in the guilty but insane verdict.