Will the Brain Ever Take the Stand? Canadian Law and the Admissibility of Neurotechnology Lie Detection Evidence

Authors

Matthew R. Kutcher, Dalhousie University
Victoria Apold, Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Jocelyn Downie, Dalhousie University - Schulich School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

Keywords

United States, Lie Detection, Neurotechnology, Neuroscience, Admissibility

Abstract

This article is organized into four sections. The first section provides arguments to support the claim that an encounter between Canadian courts and Neurotechnology Lie Detection Evidence (NTLD) appears imminent; to this end, examples of increasing awareness of NTLD are discussed along with evidence of the introduction of related neurotechnologies in Canadian and U.S. courts.

Recommended Citation

Matthew Kutcher, Victoria Apold, & Jocelyn Downie, "Will the Brain Ever Take the Stand? Canadian Law and the Admissibility of Neurotechnology Lie Detection Evidence" (2010) 56:1-2 Crim LQ 135.