Mental Disorder and Criminal Law

The death penalty has long played a central role in jurisprudence, in terms of identifying the most serious offenses and the most culpable offenders, as well as understanding the mental conditions that may exclude an offender from such a sentence. More recently, the debate has intensified on compete...

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Other Authors: Schopp, R.
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spelling oai:112.137.131.14:VNU_123-255562020-07-06T09:04:14Z Mental Disorder and Criminal Law Schopp, R. Wiener, R.L. Bornstein, B.H. Willborn, S.L. Behavioral Science ; Capacity and disability 150 The death penalty has long played a central role in jurisprudence, in terms of identifying the most serious offenses and the most culpable offenders, as well as understanding the mental conditions that may exclude an offender from such a sentence. More recently, the debate has intensified on competency to face [execution], the effects of psychological impairment on that competency, and the role of expert witnesses in establishing criminal culpability. The edited volume, Mental Disorder and Criminal Law authoritatively blends empirical findings and legal expertise with sophisticated reasoning and ethical analysis to promote a deeper understanding of these complex issues at the interface of legal and psychological domains. In short, it explores the concept of (as termed by one chapter author) "protecting well-being while pursuing justice." 2017-04-10T04:25:52Z 2017-04-10T04:25:52Z 2009 Book 9780387848440 http://repository.vnu.edu.vn/handle/VNU_123/25556 en 248 p. application/pdf
institution Vietnam National University, Hanoi
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Mental Disorder and Criminal Law
description The death penalty has long played a central role in jurisprudence, in terms of identifying the most serious offenses and the most culpable offenders, as well as understanding the mental conditions that may exclude an offender from such a sentence. More recently, the debate has intensified on competency to face [execution], the effects of psychological impairment on that competency, and the role of expert witnesses in establishing criminal culpability. The edited volume, Mental Disorder and Criminal Law authoritatively blends empirical findings and legal expertise with sophisticated reasoning and ethical analysis to promote a deeper understanding of these complex issues at the interface of legal and psychological domains. In short, it explores the concept of (as termed by one chapter author) "protecting well-being while pursuing justice."
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