In the risk assessment context, the so-called clinical versus actuarial debate centres on which of the following?
A) Whether risk assessments should be conducted in mental health clinics or correctional facilities
B) Whether clinical diagnoses such as psychopathy should be considered in risk assessments
C) Whether mental health experts or judges should have the final say about an offender's risk
D) Whether a 70 per cent chance of re-offending should be considered "high risk"
E) Whether human discretion should be allowed to influence the final judgment of risk
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