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Mr Lehrfreund and Dr Latham discuss common mental disorders that are found among death row prisoners, some myths regarding persons with mental disorders and the need for a comprehensive life …
Course: Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice
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Our experts answer questions to clarify various aspects of the law and practice on the insanity defense.
Case Study
Ritu is 24 years old and has 5 children. She was married at the age of 17 by her parents and lives with her husband and in-laws. Day of the …
Role of mental health in death penalty cases in India
MENTAL HEALTH DURING SENTENCING AND EXECUTION International law urges states to refrain from imposing the death penalty on individuals who face special barriers such as persons with serious psycho-social and …
Fitness claims in the courtroom in India
Introduction Chapter 25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) deals with the procedure in cases where the accused is found to be of unsound mind. The chapter deals with …