Think Foley's S5 Episode 6: The Presumption of Doli Incapax - What It Means for a Child to Know Their Actions are Seriously Morally Wrong
Mar 6, 2024
Legal expert Sharon Lacy S.C. and forensic expert Hetty de Crespigny discuss doli incapax in children, exploring complexities of forensic decisions, human rights implications, and a real-life trial example. They delve into child criminal responsibility, moral reasoning, human rights implications, and challenges in the legal system, advocating for reform proposals to improve decision-making for children.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Legal and Scientific Aspects of Child Criminal Responsibility
03:19 • 22min
Exploring Child's Moral Reasoning and Human Rights Implications in Criminal Responsibility
25:21 • 3min
Exploring the Evolution of Criminal Responsibility in Children
27:53 • 18min
Challenges and Reform Proposals in Children's Legal Capacity
46:21 • 5min
Navigating Representation of Child Clients in the Children's Court
51:46 • 5min
Challenging the Presumption of a Child's Moral Understanding in the Criminal Justice System
56:24 • 4min