The criminal justice system presupposes people generally are free to decide whether or not to engage in criminal behaviour. However, the courts acknowledge not everyone has free will.
James Gargasoulas was convicted of six murders using a vehicle in Melbourne’s CBD in 2017.
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In three years, 173 people died from 17 ramming vehicle attacks worldwide. This week, Victoria police announced a policy supporting officers to shoot drivers of weaponised cars.
Studies consistently show mental health does not in and of itself lead to violent behaviour.
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