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'Just and humane society' seeks not to punish those who are unwell, defence reminds murder trial jury
Summary
Defence counsel told a Central Criminal Court jury that a just and humane society should treat people who are unwell rather than punish them, in the trial of Derek Mulligan. Mulligan has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his grandfather Derek Burns at Carrickcoyle, Derrybeg, and to other charges. Two psychiatrists told the trial he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and met the criteria for the special verdict. The jury was expected to begin deliberations the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Just and humane society' seeks not to punish those who are unwell, defence reminds murder trial jury. Charges or matters: sexual offending against several boys, including the accused. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 19, 2023 Other
- December 17, 2023 Incident
- 2026-03-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sexual offending against several boys, including the accused (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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