Author/Authors :
Abdul Hadi, Siti Rohana Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia , Singh, Suarn Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta - Psychiatric Unit, Malaysia , Singh, Jasmit Hospital BahagiaUlu Kinta - Psychiatric Unit, Malaysia , Salleh, Rabaiah Mohd Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta - Psychiatric Unit, Malaysia , Baharudin, Azlin Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia
Abstract :
Objective: This case report aims to discuss the diagnosis of mental retardation as insanity defence in a crime offender. Methods: We report a gentleman who committed murder and rape 9 years ago, and currently being treated at a mental institution. Results: Patient was certified to have mental retardation, and was pleaded on the defence of unsoundness of mind because he had defect of reason at the time of alleged offence. Conclusion: Mental retardation does fulfil the McNaughton’s rule. Unsoundness of mind becomes the insanity defence even for murder under section 84 of the Penal Code.
