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Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty : Current Issues and Controversies

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Call no.
: 345.730773/MAR
Author
: Marc J. Tassé Ph.D.
Contributor
: Nur Asikin Binti Ahmad
Summary
Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty: Current Issues and Controversies offers a comprehensive examination of the intersection between intellectual disability and capital punishment in contemporary legal and ethical contexts. Written by leading expert Marc J. Tassé, Ph.D., the book explores how courts, psychologists, and policymakers grapple with defining intellectual disability in death penalty cases. Drawing on recent legal decisions, psychological assessments, and policy developments, Tassé analyzes the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings—such as Atkins v. Virginia—that prohibit the execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The text delves into ongoing challenges, including inconsistent diagnostic criteria, cultural and racial disparities in assessment, and the difficulties of applying scientific findings within a legal framework. Blending research, case studies, and expert commentary, the book highlights the urgent need for fairness, accuracy, and reform in the criminal justice system. It serves as an essential resource for legal professionals, psychologists, advocates, and scholars concerned with human rights, disability justice, and ethical application of the death penalty.

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