South African authorities have put a crew member of a remote research team at the South African National Antarctic Expedition IV base in Antarctica under psychological evaluation after reports of his violent behaviour emerged, including physical assault and sexual harassment of his teammates. Reports of assault were first reported last weekend by South Africa’s Sunday Times newspaper, which claimed to …
The attorney for an 85-year-old white man who shot Ralph Yarl after the teenage Black honor student came to his Kansas City, Missouri, home by mistake has requested a psychological examination for his client, saying he believes the retired aircraft mechanic no longer understands the proceedings against him. The shooting shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies …
In a recent order, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated the importance of conducting a psychological evaluation of convicts who have been awarded death sentences. "However, we are of the view that the assessment as regards conduct of the accused, if made before the final submissions are advanced, will go a long way in rendering assistance……In series of death …
