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Fitness For Trial In The District Court: The Legal Perspective, Darius Whelan Aug 2007

Fitness For Trial In The District Court: The Legal Perspective, Darius Whelan

Darius Whelan

This paper concentrates on fitness for trial in the District Court and deals with the topic under two main headings: firstly, how does the District Court determine fitness for trial and secondly, the consequences of a finding of unfitness for trial. Ireland's Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 introduced significant reforms to this area of law, and the implications for the District Court are reviewed.