This is a past event
Workshop Theme
In recent years neuroscience has added to our understanding of human behaviour and these developments are likely to impact increasingly upon the criminal justice system. This workshop will provide cross-jurisdictional perspectives on how this type of evidence is treated in the courtroom.
Programme
11.00 Registration and Tea/Coffee
11.30 Isla Callander, Elizabeth Shaw and Stephanie Dropuljic, University of Aberdeen, School of Law, "Neuroscience in the Scottish Criminal Courts"
12.10 Lisa Claydon and Paul Catley, The Open University, School of Law, “Neuroscience in the English Criminal Courts”
12.50 Lunch
13.50 Peter Alces, Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law, William and Mary Law School, “The United States Law of Killing Children”
14.30 John Callender, Consultant Psychiatrist and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, University of Aberdeen, “Neuroscience and Criminal Punishment”
15.10 Summing Up and Close
Tea and coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking your place.
Attendance is free but capacity is limited.
This event is generously sponsored by the Clark Foundation for Legal Education and the Centre for Scots Law.
- Hosted by
- School of Law
- Venue
- The Sir Duncan Rice Library Meeting Room 1
- Contact
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To register please email Stephanie Dropuljic: sdropuljic@abdn.ac.uk
