Shining light on an unspeakable crime: Necrophilia and the need for legal reform

This article explores the current legal frameworks surrounding necrophilia in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it draws upon Aggrawal's [(2009). "A new classification of necrophilia". 'Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 16'(6), 316-320] typologies of necrophilia,...

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Published inCurrent issues in criminal justice Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 114 - 124
Main Author Tippett, Anna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sydney, NSW University of Sydney, Institute of Criminology 02.01.2024
Subjects
Criminal law
Criminology
Necrophilia
Sexual attraction
UNITED KINGDOM
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ISSN1034-5329
2206-9542
DOI10.1080/10345329.2023.2238378

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Summary:This article explores the current legal frameworks surrounding necrophilia in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it draws upon Aggrawal's [(2009). "A new classification of necrophilia". 'Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 16'(6), 316-320] typologies of necrophilia, arguing that a multifaceted definition of necrophilia is required in order to properly legislate against it. The recent case of David Fuller is incorporated into discussions, and efforts towards legal reform are examined accordingly. The article makes recommendations of how future research can progress discussions in this acutely under-researched area of criminology and law.
Bibliography:Current Issues in Criminal Justice, Vol. 36, No. 1, Jan 2024, 114-124
Informit, Melbourne (Vic)
ISSN:1034-5329
2206-9542
DOI:10.1080/10345329.2023.2238378