Forensic psychiatry will come under the spotlight at two public events in Aberdeen city and shire this week.
Dr Partha Gangopadhyay will explain the background to his profession to audiences at Banchory鈥檚 Woodend Barn on Tuesday (April 13) and Waterstone鈥檚 Union Bridge branch in Aberdeen on Wednesday (April 14).
Both events begin at 7pm and are free to attend.
Dr Gangopadhyay鈥檚 talks are the latest in the 黑料网鈥檚 Caf茅 Scientifique series, which aims to providea public forum for debate and discussion around highly topical issues in science.
Dr Gangopadhyay will draw from examples of high profile cases which have appeared in the media where people accused of crimes are said to suffer from mental illness, to explain the role a forensic psychiatrist plays within the legal system.
He will also provide a unique insight into the different elements of his occupation - which include support of prison health services and acting as an expert witness in court cases.
Dr Gangopadhyay said: 鈥淭he role of a forensic psychiatrist is to work at the interface between medicine and law.
鈥淲e work closely with the legal system providing assessment in cases where the person accused or convicted of a crime has a suspected mental disorder, and also advice on treatment taking into account the risk that person poses to society and to themselves.
鈥淚 hope these two talks will provide a unique insight into my occupation.鈥�
Booking is not required at either the Waterstone鈥檚 or Woodend Barn events.
For information on all of the events taking place as part of the Caf茅 Scientifique series visit: or contact Dr Ken Skeldon Head of the 黑料网鈥檚 Public Engagement with Science Unit by email at k.skeldon@abdn.ac.uk .
Caf茅 Scientifique is supported by a science engagement grant from the Scottish Government.