The International Journal of Law and Psychiatry is intended to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and
information among professionals concerned with the interface of law and psychiatry. There is a growing awareness of the need for exploring
the fundamental goals of ... click here for full Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Law and Psychiatry is intended to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and
information among professionals concerned with the interface of law and psychiatry. There is a growing awareness of the need for exploring
the fundamental goals of both the legal and psychiatric systems and the social implications of their interaction. The journal seeks to
enhance understanding and cooperation in the field through the varied approaches represented, not only by law and psychiatry, but also
by the social sciences and related disciplines. The Editors and Publisher wish to encourage a dialogue among the experts from different
countries whose diverse legal cultures afford interesting and challenging alternatives to existing theories and practices. Priority will
therefore be given to articles which are oriented to a comparative or international perspective. The journal will publish significant
conceptual contributions on contemporary issues as well as serve in the rapid dissemination of important and relevant research findings.
The International Journal of Law and Psychiatry is published bimonthly in English; wherever possible, translated articles are accompanied
by an abstract in the original language. The views expressed in this journal do not necessarily reflect those of the editors.