Recognised Medical Condition
Definition
The diagnostic threshold in CJA 2009 § 52, aligning the UK diminished-responsibility defence with DSM-5 / ICD-11 categories; prevents non-diagnostic emotional or moral claims from grounding the defence.
Related terms
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- CJA 2009 § 52
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- Diminished Responsibility
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- Miller V. Alabama (2012)
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- Roper V. Simmons (2005)
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- Diminished Responsibility and MitigationThe diagnostic threshold in CJA 2009 § 52, aligning the UK diminished-responsibility defence with DSM-5 / ICD-11 categories; prevents non-diagnostic emotional...