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Is retained responsibility a matter for expert psychiatric evidence?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: have led to discussion as to whether retained responsibility is a matter for expert psychiatric evidence. The view of the author is that it is. Analysis of the case, sentencing guidelines, and case law are used to support this viewpoint and to demonstrate similarities with the position adopted by Hallett in his influential paper 'To what extent should expert psychiatric witnesses comment on criminal culpability?', published in 2020 in this journal, which critically examined the boundaries of expert psychiatric testimony regarding culpability. Suggestions are made as to how psychiatric experts should respond if asked to assist with retained responsibility.

Source: Medicine Science and the Law

DOI: 10.1177/00258024261437518

Author: Keith Rix

Institutions: University of East Anglia, University of Chester

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: $4,150