We are now seeking submissions on the issues raised in our consultation papers (the deadline for submissions is 31 July 2010):

Consultation Paper 5 - An overview (January 2010)

Consultation Paper 6 - Criminal responsibility and consequences (January 2010)

Consultation Paper 7 - Diversion (January 2010)

Consultation Paper 8 - Forensic samples (January 2010)

How to make a submission.

See also: Digest; Conference paper (People with cognitive and mental health impairments in the criminal justice system); Conference paper (People with cognitive and mental health impairments in the criminal justice system); Conference paper (Intellectual disability and the defence of “mental illness”)

Terms of reference

Pursuant to s 10 of the Law Reform Commission Act 1967 the Law Reform Commission is to undertake a general review of the criminal law and procedure applying to people with cognitive and mental health impairments, with particular regard to:

1. s 32 and s 33 of the Mental Health (Criminal Procedure) Act 1990;

2. fitness to be tried;

3. the defence of "mental illness";

4. the consequences of being dealt with via the above mechanisms on the operation of Part 10 of the Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000; and

5. sentencing.