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Upcoming Event in New York

By Kristin Houle

Here's a great opportunity for folks in New York City to learn more about the issues surrounding mental illness and the death penalty and to hear from an outstanding panel of experts:"Mental Illness & the Death Penalty"Sponsored by the New York City Bar Association42 West 44th Street, New York, NYThursday, May 29, 2008, 6:30 P.M.FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICMental Illness & the Death Penalty:This program will look at many of the complicated issues involved with mental illness and the imposition of the death penalty in a civilized society. When, if at all, can the severely mentally ill form the requisite intent required for capital murder? What should be done when a severely mentally ill person lacks the competency to aid in his/her own defense, to waive appeals, to "volunteer" to be executed? The program will also look at issues concerning how mental illness may be raised during trial...continue to full post

Full post as published by Prevention Not Punishment on May 14, 2008 (boomark / email).