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Epilepsy
Research from University of Sheffield in the area of epilepsy published
March 8th, 2008
A new study, 'Epileptic automatisms in the criminal courts: 13 cases tried in England and Wales between 1975 and 2001,' is now available. In this recent study, researchers in Sheffield, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To explore the relationship of epilepsy and criminal behavior. Case series based on all criminal cases found 'not guilty by reason of insanity' (NGRI) because of epilepsy in U.K. and Wales between 1975 and 2001." "Data were extracted from medico-legal reports held by the Mental Health Unit at the Home Office and the Department for Constitutional Affairs in London, UK. Thirteen cases were identified, accounting for 7.3% of all verdicts of NGRI....
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-08)
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