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Robert M. Sanger

2012

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Book Review: International Human Rights And Mental Disability Law: When The Silenced Are Heard, Robert M. Sanger Dec 2011

Book Review: International Human Rights And Mental Disability Law: When The Silenced Are Heard, Robert M. Sanger

Robert M. Sanger

International Human Rights and Mental Disability Law: When the Silenced Are Heard by Michael Perlin is the definitive text on the analysis of international law, treaties, protocols, covenants, and conventions regarding mental disability issues. It also contains comparative law and philosophical analysis. Although a treasure to foreign and international teachers and practitioners, Professor Perlin’s book also focuses on areas — such as sanism and pretextuality — that may provide some insight for domestic criminal defense and mental health lawyers.

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Close Test Scores And Epigenetics In Atkins Cases, Robert M. Sanger Dec 2011

Close Test Scores And Epigenetics In Atkins Cases, Robert M. Sanger

Robert M. Sanger

In the Atkins case, the United States Supreme Court held that it was unconstitutional to execute a person who was intellectually disabled (mentally retarded). An IQ score is evidence that can be considered in making the determination of whether a particular individual is intellectually disabled. Certain prosecution experts seek to add points to the scores of African Americans as a form of "ethnic adjustment" making those individuals more susceptible to being put to death. This article examines the molecular biology issues that may have an effect on whether such points should properly be added.

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