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The aim is to establish a biological justice framework for incorporating epigenetic evidence in court while avoiding biological determinism.

June 20, 2026Social SciencesOpen Access

Beyond Binary Responsibility: A Framework for Biological Justice in the Epigenetic Era

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The aim is to establish a biological justice framework for incorporating epigenetic evidence in court while avoiding biological determinism.
Integrates insights from epigenetics, sociology of science, bioethics, and criminal law.
Explores how judges assess responsibility and the implications of epigenetic evidence in legal contexts.
Clarifies how to restrict the use of epigenetic data to supportive and rehabilitative purposes.
Proposes that epigenetic evidence should only be used in contexts that protect defendants and promote rehabilitation.
Highlights the risks associated with predictive governance and reintroducing eugenic logics in legal systems.
Advocates for structural framing and community oversight to avoid reinforcing existing hierarchies.

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This article develops a framework to guide judicial use of epigenetic evidence in sentencing, highlighting vital socio-ethical considerations.

Mishra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article develops a framework to guide judicial use of epigenetic evidence in sentencing, highlighting vital socio-ethical considerations.