Workshop to be held on neuroscientific evidence in criminal cases

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.

The event will be held on Thursday 17 October 2019 in Meeting Room 1, Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen. 

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

Attendance is free but capacity is limited. To register please email Stephanie Dropuljic: sdropuljic@abdn.ac.uk.

Tea and coffee and a light lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking your place.

The workshop is generously supported by the Clark Foundation for Legal Education and the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Scots Law.