The appellant, Amy Cox, appealed a finding of Not Criminally Responsible by reason of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) made by Justice Kinsella.
The appeal focused on alleged procedural unfairness in the NCRMD process and the sufficiency of the trial judge’s reasons.
The Superior Court found that, although there was evidence to support the NCRMD finding, the trial judge failed to provide adequate reasons explaining why the evidence justified the verdict.
As a result, the appeal was allowed, the verdict set aside, and a new trial ordered.
