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6. What is crucial for the abnormality of mental functioning in order to come within the boundaries of diminished responsibility?

  • That it arose from a recognised medical condition which substantially impairs D's ability to understand the nature of his/her conduct, to form a rational judgement or to exercise self-control and this must provide an explanation for D's actions.
  • That it arose from the flu
  • Nothing is crucial
  • That it makes you feel sick