The insanity defense the world over
Global perspectives on social issues
K5077
Simon public affairs and law, American U.) and Ahn-Redding (criminal justice, High Point U.) examine and compare the criteria and procedures surrounding the defense of insanity across 22 countries. The consider such aspects as whether the burden of proof is on the defense or prosecution, whether beyond a reasonable doubt in needed or just a preponderance of the evidence, whether a judge or jury decides, the role of experts, and what happens to a defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity.