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Perspectives: lest we forget
- Author:
- TAYLOR Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.97, 1997, p.16.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that although society cannot afford to ignore dangerous criminal behaviour, the national shame of the hanging of Derek Bentley shows how compassion can desert the justice system.
Safely into dock?
- Author:
- RHEAD Adrian
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.3.97, 1997, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning difficulties are particularly vulnerable in the criminal justice system. Explains how social workers can support them.
Victims with learning disabilities: negotiating the criminal justice system
- Authors:
- SANDERS Andrew, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Oxford. Centre for Criminological Research
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 187p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Research study examining the problems experienced by victims of crime who also have learning difficulties and who are faced with coping with the criminal justice system. Based on questionnaires and an analysis of seventy-eight cases in which one or more victims were learning disabled. Suggests reforms within the criminal justice system which would not undermine safeguards for suspects and defendants.
Common cause
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.11.97, 1997, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at the issue of the discrimination faced by people with learning difficulties in the justice system, and places it within a wider context of social prejudice and oppression.
Many rivers to cross
- Author:
- COOKE Pam
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.10.97, 1997, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses how the desire for justice in cases of sexual abuse is strong in us all, yet what stops people with learning difficulties who have suffered abuse from pursuing their cares is often a lack of help and understanding. Explains some of the problems and offers some solutions.
Hearing their voice
- Author:
- PHILPOT Terry
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.9.97, 1997, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Canadians' attempts to improve the criminal justice system for people with learning difficulties is widely regarded as groundbreaking. The author discusses the changes and finds that while the UK has much to learn, not all of the early hopes of the Canadians have been fulfilled.
Last among equals
- Authors:
- LETTS Penny, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.10.97, 1997, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This week's "Campaign" looks at how people with learning difficulties face discriminations in the courtroom. The first section proposes involvements which would make the courtroom experience easier and faster. In the latter sections a panel of experts give their views.
Assist as appropriate
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.9.97, 1997, p.27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Appropriate adults can assist with communication between vulnerable people and the police and help people with learning difficulties get a fair hearing at the police station. Reports on a scheme which trains and supports appropriate adults.
A fair hearing: public perceptions
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Chris, RHEAD Adrian
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.8.97, 1997, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at different public perceptions of people with learning disabilities involved in the criminal justice system, including the perceptions of people who enforce the law.
Rough justice
- Author:
- ALLEN Daniel
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.97, 1997, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning difficulties who become involved in the justice system are dogged from the outset by outdated procedures and unfair value judgements about their abilities. The author explains how the draft Mental Incapacity Bill could change things for the better.