Insanity Plea
Mobility scooter seizure, verdicts of insanity and waka jumping before Parliament
13 Jun 2021
Non-government bills changing laws around mobility device seizures, the wording of verdicts for insane offenders, and waka-jumping MPs have been worked on at Parliament. Audio
Woman not guilty after fatal stabbing
22 Mar 2016
A woman accused of multiple stabbings in Wellington last year has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Catherine Hutton reports. Audio
Victims - insanity plea killers should face parole-style system
21 Sep 2015
Victims of mentally ill people who've killed and maimed are demanding a say over when and how they should be released from psychiatric care. Audio