This thesis looks at the practical application of medical discourse to women found insane at London’s Old Bailey between 1863 and1913. Through in-depth analysis of all cases of women found insane at the Old Bailey, 1863-1913, this PhD thesis analyses the various discourses, medical, legal and cultural which appear to have been applied to these women in order to achieve a successful insanity plea. Using trial transcripts, newspaper reports, and published medical discourse the thesis...