Neurolaw in the Courtroom: Comparative Perspectives on Vulnerable Defendants

The book explores the use of neuroscience in the courtroom for vulnerable defendants, such as immature defendants, mentally disordered offenders, and unfit-to-plead defendants, through a comparative perspective. It brings together interdisciplinary and leading perspectives to discuss the benefits and challenges of using neuroscience at trial and how it is impacting vulnerable defendants in global criminal trials. Key issues covered include the pre-trial process, the trial process, the use of neuroscience as expert evidence, and the mitigation of sentence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection delves into interdisciplinary topics within the emerging field of Neurolaw, offering a comparative perspective on issues pertaining to vulnerable defendants in the courtroom. The chapters explore diverse procedural and evidential challenges faced by these defendants, including immature individuals, mentally disordered offenders, and unfit-to-plead individuals, through a neuroscientific lens. Drawing upon global analyses from legal academics, philosophers, and legal practitioners, this perspective is enriched. The book brings together esteemed interdisciplinary and leading voices to examine the utilization and relevance of neuroscience in trial proceedings, specifically its impact on vulnerable defendants participating in global criminal trials. By comprehensively covering the intersection between these disciplines, the book expands upon and contributes to the existing literature in this field. Key topics addressed include: the pre-trial process and vulnerable defendants; the trial process and its implications; the use of neuroscience as expert evidence; and the role of neuroscience in mitigating sentences for vulnerable defendants. Through original research and insights presented by contributors from both academia and practice, this book appeals to academics, researchers, and policymakers engaged in the fields of Criminal Law and Procedure.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 145 x 227 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032362670