Neuroscience and Criminal Responsibility: Evaluating the Role of Brain Abnormalities in Legal Accountability
Abstract
This paper examines the role of neuroscientific evidence in determining criminal responsibility. Through analysis of documented case studies and legal principles, the study evaluates whether structural brain abnormalities should mitigate or alter legal accountability. The paper discusses scientific limitations, ethical considerations, and the balance between neurological explanation and legal responsibility.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Free Will and Agency
Neuroethics
Human Enhancement
Biomedical Innovations
Psychopathy
Forensic Psychiatry
Sexual Offending
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint