[2007] EWCA Crim 1978
Although there was a persuasive argument for extending the scope of the defence of insanity to include acts that a defendant knew to be legally wrong but considered morally justified, the strict position remained as stated in R. v Windle (Francis Wilfred) [1952] 2 Q.B. 826 .
CA (Crim Div) (Latham LJ, Royce J, King J)
09/07/2007