Criminal Justice System

Useful information and resources

1 September 2016

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Criminal justice system

The current prison population represents a huge diversity of individuals with a range of very complex needs, including a high number who have mental health problems, learning difficulties or learning disabilities. There are concerns firstly that people with learning disabilities who commit a crime are not getting a fair trial, and secondly that if found guilty, their sentencing may not take account of the reasonable adjustments which they may need in order to comply with the sentence. Early identification and assessment of problems is vital for the effective and...

Making information easier to read

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Finding out about other services that may help

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Useful information and resources

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Making appointments

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

How to spot signs that a person has a learning disability

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Communication

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.

Making decisions

1 May 2015

A series of fact sheets to aid frontline staff and practitioners working in the criminal justice system who come into contact with people with learning disabilities.