In the Canadian Bill C-30, the phrase "not guilty by reason of insanity" was changed to:

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This choice is the correct one because it is the official and current terminology used in Canadian law to refer to individuals who commit a crime but are not criminally responsible for their acts due to a mental disorder. Changing the phrase from "not guilty by reason of insanity" to "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" more accurately reflects the legal concept that mental illness can impact a person's ability to understand the nature and consequences of their actions and to control their behavior accordingly. Choice B is similar but not the exact terminology used. Choice C uses the term "insanity" which is outdated and not used in Canadian law. Choice D is incorrect as it implies that the individual did not commit the crime at all, which may not be the case in cases involving mental disorders.

In the Canadian Bill C-30, the Phrase "Not Guilty by Reason