The Criminal Responsibility Of The Insane: A Lecture Introductory To The Session 1885-86 (1885)

By Charles James Cullingworth

Book Overview

""The Criminal Responsibility of the Insane"" is a lecture delivered by Charles James Cullingworth in 1885. The lecture serves as an introduction to the 1885-1886 session and focuses on the legal and ethical implications of holding the criminally insane responsible for their actions. Cullingworth explores the history of insanity as a legal defense, the differences between criminal and civil insanity, and the challenges in accurately diagnosing and treating mental illness in the criminal justice system. The lecture is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of law and mental health in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112074167X
• ISBN13: 9781120741677
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"