Problem:
Watch the video, "Bus 1170". After discussing the case of Vince Li and Timothy McLean, McLean's mother wants people who voluntarily take someone else's life to lose the freedom for the rest of their lives regardless of being found not criminally responsible by reason for a mental disorder.
What are your thoughts about this process regarding "Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of a Mental disorder"? (What theories could help your thoughts around this?) Need Assignment Help?
You are having a discussion with friends about Vincent Li and one of them states that anyone who engages in murder should 'do the time for the crime' and is adamant that being found not criminally responsible on the account of a mental disorder will result in Vincent Li being released back into the community to kill again. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
Research and report on what the Manitoba Review Board ordered in regards to Vince Li's case in 2017 (cite your research). Do you agree or disagree with their ruling? Why and/or why not?
Also available at:
YouTube Video: Bus 1170: Vince Li and the Greyhound Bus Murder (2011) - the fifth estate
Marking scheme:
Answer in full all questions posed in the prompt - Please number your responses when writing your post
Post a 300 to 350 word response (about a page)
Demonstrate careful thought, insightful reflection, adequate understanding, and independent thinking (incorporating/making connections to course concepts and material).
Reply to the post of at least one other student (beyond a mere one-sentence agreement or disagreement)
Post initial response by Friday to allow time for adequate and engaging discussion
Postings
Should incorporate references to assigned material/readings and/or the viewed video (with time stamp where applicable)
Should be thought-provoking and earnestly attempt to solicit discussion
Replies
Should be thorough and thoughtful
Should showcase your critical thinking skills and evidence of your knowledge and understanding of the assigned reading(s)
Remember to be respectful -- disrespect will have unfortunate consequences