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  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Legal History
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Infanticide presents complex legal and psychological challenges globally.
  • Justice for mothers and infants requires understanding the psychopathology of childbirth.
  • Historical legal frameworks often failed to adequately address infanticide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of English law concerning infanticide.
  • To examine how increased knowledge and changing public attitudes shaped legal responses.
  • To propose a legal framework for international consideration.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of English law related to infanticide.
  • Examination of key legislation, including the Infanticide Act (1922) and Homicide Act (1957).
  • Tracing legal developments across four distinct historical periods.

Main Results:

  • English law has adapted over time to recognize the unique circumstances of infanticide.
  • The Infanticide Act acknowledged parturition-related mental states.
  • The Homicide Act introduced the concept of diminished responsibility, offering a nuanced legal approach.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of the Infanticide Act and Homicide Act provides a robust legal solution for infanticide cases.
  • This dual legislative approach balances justice for the infant with consideration for the mother's mental state.
  • English legal reforms offer a valuable precedent for other nations grappling with infanticide.