Which individual attempted to assassinate the British prime minister in 1843, an incident that gave rise to the first set of criteria by which a person could be found not guilty of a crime because of insanity?

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The individual who attempted to assassinate the British prime minister in 1843 was Daniel M'Naghten. This incident gave rise to the M'Naghten rules or the first set of criteria by which a person could be found not guilty of a crime because of insanity. Options A, B, C, and E are incorrect answers as they do not relate to the given incident or the question.

Which Individual Attempted to Assassinate the British Prime Minister in 1843