title: A review of the amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada (Mental Disorder).
abstract: On February 4, 1992, Bill C-30, an Act to Amend the Criminal Code of Canada (Mental Disorder), the National Defence Act and the Young Offenders Act, was officially proclaimed. The authors provide an overview of this legislation and raise some concerns regarding certain sections of the Criminal Code.
authors.affiliation: Forensic Services, St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Swaminath
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Norris
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Komer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sidhu
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012941:Social Responsibility