Reported about 1 year ago
In recent years in our country, not only are the number of finalised death penalty cases rare, but executions of death sentences are also not carried out, which is a major reason for public distrust in the judiciary. The possibility of rehabilitation in assessments is debated, with the number of reviews needed and which results to use left to the discretion of judges, leading to concerns about judicial fairness. The article discusses how assessments focus on a defendant's mental state, crime motives, and background, influencing heavy criminal cases where courts seek evaluations from medical or academic units. However, the limitations of assessments are acknowledged, as the focus remains on implementing correctional measures and resources to ensure prisoners can reintegrate into society post-sentencing.
Source: YAHOO