Sec. 20 CRIMINAL LAW (INSANITY) ACT 2006

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Application to existing detentions.

Application to existing detentions.

20.— (1) This Act shall apply to a person detained under section 17 of the Lunacy (Ireland) Act 1821, as if he or she were a person detained pursuant to an order under section 4 and, accordingly, such a person shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this Act.

(2) This Act shall apply to a person found guilty but insane and detained under section 2 of the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883, as if he or she were a person detained pursuant to an order of the court made under section 5 and, accordingly, such a person shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this Act.

← Notice to be given of intention to adduce evidence as to mental condition, etc. CRIMINAL LAW (INSANITY) ACT 2006 Amendment of Defence Act 1954. →