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Insanity defense and social dangerousness: A comparative study between China and Italy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The determination of criminal responsibility and the evaluation of social dangerousness in the criminal proceedings of offenders with mental disorders are crucial and complex issues. Forensic psychiatric evaluation practices and regulations vary significantly across jurisdictions, offering comparative analysis opportunities. This paper compares the forensic psychiatric evaluation processes in China and Italy, emphatically examining and analyzing the assessment of criminal responsibility and social dangerousness. The shared language, the potential for harmonizing forensic psychiatry practices, and the pursuit of unified and transparent standards and practices underscore the importance of conducting cross-national comparative research.

Source: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2025.102100

Authors: Huan Wan, Giovanna Parmigiani, Stefano Ferracuti, Ping Yan

Institutions: Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,510