| Abstract [eng] |
This paper examines a new interdisciplinary field – neurolaw, the essence of which lies in the interaction between law and neuroscience. Neurolaw connects two different, yet mutually complementary disciplines: law, which seeks to effectively regulate human behavior, and neuroscience, which studies the peculiarities of the brain. Neurolaw in Lithuania has reached the academic level; however, in the practical sphere, the application of its offered insights is not widely spread. Meanwhile, the relevance of this field on a global scale is undeniable – it is attracting increasing attention from both academics and practitioners. Neurolaw is characterized by dynamism and constant development, therefore it requires attention from scientists, practitioners, and society, especially taking into account the dilemmas posed by neuroscience in the field of human rights. This paper raises questions related to the essence of the concept of neurolaw, the specifics of the relationship between its constituent disciplines, and the new opportunities and challenges created by this interaction. It seeks to reveal what added value neurolaw can provide and what influence the insights of this field can have on law. These questions are examined in three respective parts of the paper. The first part aims to reveal the essence of neurolaw. The second chapter analyzes the application of the neurolaw perspective through case examples. The third part aims to determine the future vision of neurolaw in Lithuania and the world by discussing the opinions of neurolaw experts. The paper reveals that the neurolaw perspective is rapidly penetrating various areas of law, providing a new angle of view. It enables the understanding of brain activity, and accordingly behavior, and raises significant questions about currently applied legal standards, categories, and more. It is important to note that the application of neuroscience in law poses certain challenges; therefore, discourse in the neurolaw domain becomes essential in order to properly respond to scientific progress in the field of brain research. Neurolaw helps not only to better understand the human as a subject of law, but also enriches the legal perspective by giving it more precision and justification. |
