The Intersection of Neuroscience and Criminology: Role of Brain Mapping in Addressing Criminal Behavior by Nepal Police

Neuroscience is being integrated into criminal investigations, offering new opportunities for understanding, predicting, and potentially preventing criminal behavior. In Nepal, brain-mapping techniques like P300 wave tests and Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature profiling were used in a murder in...

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Published in:Journal of Nepal Medical Association 2024-09, Vol.62 (278), p.709-711
Main Authors: Rajbhandari, Bibek, Regmi, Sushant, Dahal, Kanchan, Shrestha, Sandesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
brain mapping
criminology
Nepal
police
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Summary:Neuroscience is being integrated into criminal investigations, offering new opportunities for understanding, predicting, and potentially preventing criminal behavior. In Nepal, brain-mapping techniques like P300 wave tests and Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature profiling were used in a murder investigation in 2024. However, ethical concerns include privacy concerns, false positives, and the potential for false positives. Consent regarding neurobiological evidence in criminal cases is crucial, as intrusive procedures may require individuals to be informed. The legal implications of using neurobiological evidence could be severe if it serves to wrongfully accuse or convict an individual. Therefore, the use of neuroscience in criminology must be carefully balanced to ensure ethical considerations. This viewpoint interprets the potential of neuroscience in criminal investigations, addressing ethical, privacy, consent, and legal issues within the Nepal Police and criminal justice system.
ISSN:0028-2715
1815-672X
DOI:10.31729/jnma.8786