The fifth edition of this highly praised study charts and explains the progress that continues
to be made towards the goal of worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The majority of …

This article explores theoretical and empirical issues in the application of clinical
neuropsychological evidence to forensic issues in the criminal law. The nature of forensic …

Competence, in the context of criminal justice proceedings, refers to a defendant's capacity
to meaningfully participate and make decisions during the criminal justice process …

This article reviews the various statutes, case law, and commentary regarding legal tests for
competency and sets forth conclusions regarding an appropriate legal test for competence …

Based on the case of Alvin Ford, an American death row inmate, this thought-provoking
book focuses on the issues raised when the criminal justice system attempts to apply the …

This book is essential reading for students and professionals in the fields of mental health,
criminal justice, and law, as well as for forensic practitioners who may not be familiar with the …

The death penalty is an ultimate and irrevocable sanction. For this reason, the US Supreme
Court has determined that “death is qualitatively different from a sentence of imprisonment …

The issue of whether mental health professionals should be involved in conducting
evaluations of competency for execution is a topic that has elicited controversy and heated …

Psychological-legal aspects of competency for execution (CFE) were reviewed with respect
to legal issues, ethical concerns, and assessment issues, and were then followed by ten …

This study is the first national survey of forensic psychologists regarding their practices and
attitudes toward participating in various types of capital evaluations. Participants were 231 …