Singapore legislation

Section 86

of Penal Code 1871

Section 86

Effect of defence of intoxication when established

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(1)

Where the defence under section 85 is established, then the accused person must be acquitted, except that if the person was of unsound mind by reason of intoxication, section 84 of this Code and sections 251 and 252 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 will apply.

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(2)

Intoxication shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining whether the person charged had formed any intention or had any knowledge or belief, specific or otherwise, in the absence of which he would not be guilty of the offence.

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(3)

For the purposes of this section and section 85 “intoxication” shall be deemed to include a state produced by narcotics or drugs.

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