ABSTRACT

As amended by Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000, s 74, Police and Justice Act 2006, s 35, Serious Crimes Act 2006.

(1) A jury shall not return a special verdict under section 2 of the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883 (acquittal on ground of insanity) except on the written or oral evidence of two or more registered medical practitioners at least one of whom is duly approved.