I wish in the first instance to lay clearly down what are the objects to be attained in regard to alleged insanity in criminal cases; in the second place I shall speak of what is the course pursued in England to reach those ends, and point out its inadequacy and inconvenience; and, thirdly, I shall suggest certain modifications, or rather radical changes in our present system, which I submit will act beneficially in securing the objects I lay down as those we ought to have in view. I am not, of course, speaking here of the duties of the Expert; his rôle is much more limited in its range; but I am placing myself in the position of one who heartily desires to answer the question: Can the present method of ascertaining Criminal Responsibility in our Courts of Law be improved ?