Criminal responsibility and mental disease under section 28 criminal code

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• NOSALEN OKOTOGBO V. THE STATE (2004)→

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  Court of Appeal (Benin Division)

  Judgment date

  8 March 2004

  Summary of Nosalen Okotogbo v. The State, highlighting unsoundness of mind and implications for fair trial in criminal law.

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