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The Extension of the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 to the Children’s Court: Opportunities and Shortfalls

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Pages 375-384 | Received 22 Sep 2017, Accepted 27 Jul 2018, Published online: 14 Oct 2018

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