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The first critical steps through the criminal justice system for persons with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- MERCIER Céline, CROCKER Anne G.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39(2), June 2011, pp.130-138.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper discusses the initial steps of the judicial process for persons with intellectual disabilities who are suspected of a minor offense in the context of the Canadian criminal justice system (CJS). During this stage, plaintiffs, police officers, and crown attorneys make a series of decisions that will have a significant impact on the course of the judicial process. The main objective of this study was to document the criteria that influence dispositions by police officers and crown attorneys about persons with intellectual disabilities in the CJS. A secondary objective was to report suggested improvements to better support them throughout the judicial process. Fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with key informants from the CJS and from service and community organisations. The informants identified a series of implicit criteria that influence the decisions made and dispositions taken in the case of a suspected offence. Suggestions for improvement include early screening for intellectual disability, educating police officers and crown attorneys about intellectual disabilities, a preference for the use of summons to appear over other types of procedures, and drafting memorandums of understanding between various organisations and police services regarding persons with intellectual disabilities. The findings emphasise the need for more effective screening and diversion procedures for persons with intellectual disabilities within the CJS.
Appropriate adults provided for vulnerable people questioned under caution: implications for policy of the Criminal Justice Review in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- BREWIN Sheree, BAILEY Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(1), June 2005, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the current guidance in the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order and associated codes of practice as they relate to the detention and questioning of juveniles and vulnerable adults. The provision of appropriate adults services is described with reference to a recent study and recommendation made in the Criminal Justice Review, commissioned as part of the Good Friday Agreement.
Scant justice
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Corin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.3.09, 2009, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning disabilities can be more easily manipulated by both criminals and the police. The author discusses issues such as false confessions, a lack of understanding of the criminal justice system and the lack of rehabilitation opportunities in prison if convicted. The article briefly discusses the recent case of Mohamad Abdulaziz Rashid Saeed-Alim, a young man with Asperger's syndrome and learning disabilities, who had been converted to Islam by extremists and then been persuaded to attempt mass murder.
In the case of justice...
- Author:
- HOPKINGS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.07.07, 2007, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on three new developments to promote better justice and protection for vulnerable adults. The initiatives highlighted are: a witness pocket book guide; a picture book for adults or adolescents who cannot read or have difficulty reading; and an intermediary scheme to aid communication between the witness and the court.
Victims of complacency?
- Authors:
- CALCRAFT Rebecca, KITSON Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.06.03, 2003, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A number of Labour initiatives have aimed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. The authors review Labour's policies and legislative initiatives and assesses progress to date.
Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses: review of provisions in other jurisdictions
- Author:
- REID-HOWIE ASSOCIATES
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scotland Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 151p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses: review of provisions in other jurisdictions
- Author:
- REID-HOWIE ASSOCIATES
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scotland Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Why justice remains elusive for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- REVANS Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.01.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The People of Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was intended to offer a better standard of justice to vulnerable adults. Discusses whether it has been fully implemented.
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.
Policy to protect
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.6.96, 1996, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on a policy for handling allegations of abuse involving people with learning difficulties which is the result of pioneering inter-agency co-operation in Manchester.