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jazziefee

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Louis Riel was executed for his role in the 1885 North-West rebellion despite the following psychiatric evidence that he was either insane at the time or was unfit to stand trial:
 
  a) Testimony that substance use affected Riel's judgment
  b) Testimony that Riel had post-traumatic stress symptoms from repressed childhood abuse
  c) Testimony that Riel had spent time in psychiatric institutions
  d) Testimony that he could tell the difference between right and wrong but doubted himself

Question 2

Saskatchewan is distinct from other provinces in Canada regarding the criteria for involuntary admission by jurisdiction in that individuals are not committed if:
 
  a) They are capable of making treatment decisions
  b) They only pose a minor danger to others
  c) They will suffer further deterioration while in custody
  d) None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

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