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Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
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15 Purpose of special hearings
The purpose of a special hearing is to determine whether, on the evidence available, the accused—
(a) is not guilty of the offence; or
(b) is not guilty of the offence because of mental impairment; or
(c) committed the offence charged or an offence available as an alternative.