http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/84/contentsCriminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964An Act to amend the form of the special verdict required by section 2 of the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883 and the procedure for determining whether an accused person is under a disability such as to constitute a bar to his being tried; to provide for an appeal against such a special verdict or a finding that the accused is under such a disability; to confer on the court of trial and the Court of Criminal Appeal further powers of making orders for admission to hospital; to empower the prosecution to put forward evidence of insanity or diminished responsibility; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.1978-06-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-04-02Expert Participation2020-12-01Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 19641 Acquittal on grounds of insanity.2, 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Finding of unfitness to plead.
4A Finding that the accused did the act or made the omission charged against him.5Powers to deal with persons not guilty by reason of insanity or unfit to plead etc.5AOrders made under or by virtue of section 56 Evidence by prosecution of insanity or diminished responsibility.7 Courts-martial. 8 Short title, interpretation, commencement, extent and repeals. SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1
Effect of Orders for Admission to Hospital
1. . . . . . . . . ....2. . . . . . . . . ....SCHEDULE 1ASupervision ordersPart 1Preliminary1(1) In this Schedule “ supervision order ” means an...Part 2Making and effect of ordersCircumstances in which orders may be made2(1) The court shall not make a supervision order unless...Making of orders and general requirements3(1) A supervision order shall either— (a) specify the local...Requirements as to medical treatment4(1) A supervision order may, if the court is satisfied...Requirements as to medical treatment5(1) This paragraph applies where the court is satisfied on...Requirements as to medical treatment6(1) Where the medical practitioner by whom or under whose...Requirements as to medical treatment7While the supervised person is under treatment as a resident...Requirements as to residence8(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, a supervision order may...Part 3Revocation and amendment of ordersRevocation of order9(1) Where a supervision order is in force in respect...Amendment of order by reason of change of residence10(1) This paragraph applies where, at any time while a...Amendment of requirements of order11(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph 10 above,...Amendment of requirements in pursuance of medical report12(1) Where the medical practitioner by whom or under whose...Supplemental13(1) On the making under paragraph 9 above of an...Supplemental14(1) On the making under paragraph 10 or 11 above...SCHEDULE 2 Amendments relating to Courts-MartialPart I Amendments of Army Act 1955 and Air Force Act 1955. . . . . . . . . ....Part II Amendments of Naval Discipline Act 1957. . . . . . . . . ....Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 19641964 c.84An Act to amend the form of the special verdict required by section 2 of the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883 and the procedure for determining whether an accused person is under a disability such as to constitute a bar to his being tried; to provide for an appeal against such a special verdict or a finding that the accused is under such a disability; to confer on the court of trial and the Court of Criminal Appeal further powers of making orders for admission to hospital; to empower the prosecution to put forward evidence of insanity or diminished responsibility; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.[31st July 1964]For extent of this Act see s. 8(4)Act wholly in force at 31.8.1964 see s. 8(3).
