Citation

Freckelton I. J. Law Med. 2011; 18(4): 677-694.

Affiliation

Law Faculty, Department of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Monash University. l.Freckelton@vicbar.com.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Thompson - LBC Information Services)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21774264

Abstract

Asperger's Disorder has the potential to be relevant to many aspects of the functioning of the criminal justice system. However, its mere presence does not excuse or justify all offending. The inquiry into its potential relevance to criminal offending and sentencing must be both contextual and informed by suitably qualified expert evidence. This column reviews court decisions in respect of offences of physical violence, sexual violence, arson, stalking/harassing and computer offences across a range of jurisdictions to evaluate how courts have latterly incorporated Asperger's Disorder into decisions about criminal responsibility and culpability.

Language: en