A NCRMD defence cannot be raised if the young person is deemed unfit to stand trial.

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A NCRMD (Not Criminally Responsible on account of Mental Disorder) defense is distinct from being deemed unfit to stand trial. Being unfit to stand trial refers to the accused's inability to understand the nature of the trial or to communicate with their lawyer due to a mental disorder, whereas NCRMD relates to the accused's mental state at the time of the alleged offense, affecting their ability to understand the nature and quality of the act or knowing it was wrong.

A NCRMD Defence Cannot Be Raised If the Young Person