The Insanity Defence: International and Comparative Perspectives, a thoughtful compilation edited by Ronnie Mackay and Warren Brookbanks, seeks to expand our conceptual horizons by providing a comparative overview of the insanity defense in a dozen common and civil law jurisdictions. This impressive work, generated by leading scholars around the globe, is a significant contribution to comparative criminal law and no doubt will be a cherished reference for years to come.
Ronnie Mackay, Professor of Criminal Policy and Mental Health, Leicester De Montfort Law School, De Montfort University, UK.
Warren Brookbanks, Professor of Criminal Law and Justice Studies, Director of the Centre for Non-Adversarial Justice at Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.