An online survey gathered the experiences and views of 394 police officers (from England
and Wales) regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Just 42% of officers were satisfied …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically review the current police training and
criminal justice policy regarding the treatment of suspects with autism spectrum disorder …

This book provides a nuanced and timely contribution to the question of vulnerability in
police custody. It addresses the implementation of the appropriate adult safeguard in respect …

Within an international context in which the right to silence has long been regarded as
sacrosanct, this book provides the first comprehensive, empirically-based analysis of the …

Accessible Summary When a vulnerable adult is in police custody, they should have
someone with them to help them understand what is happening. This person is called an …

Vulnerable individuals are increasingly coming into custody. One safeguard implemented by
the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and Codes of Practice is the Appropriate Adult …

Background In almost all countries worldwide, the first point of contact with the criminal
justice system is with the police. A large proportion of these individuals may have …

The Criminal Justice System is becoming a de facto provider of mental health care,
according to a series of recent prison inspections and reports on policing and mental illness …

This article furthers the debate on vulnerable suspects by bringing together research on
appropriate adults and criminal defence lawyers. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act …

Abstract The Bradley Review (2009) is a major analysis of the treatment of people with
mental problems and learning disabilities within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The …