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Autism and Criminal Justice: The Experience of Suspects, Defendants and Offenders in England and Wales
This work summarises current knowledge regarding autistic suspects, defendants and offenders in the English and Welsh criminal justice system. It examines the interaction between each stage of the criminal justice process and autistic individuals accused or convicted of crime, considering problems, strengths and options for improving the system.
| Author(s) | Edited by Tom Smith (University of Arkansas, USA). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 112 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This work summarises current knowledge regarding autistic suspects, defendants and offenders in the English and Welsh criminal justice system. It examines the interaction between each stage of the criminal justice process and autistic individuals accused or convicted of crime, considering problems, strengths and options for improving the system.
Acknowledgements List of Contributors List of Abbreviations List of Figures Table of Cases Table of Legislation Introduction TOM SMITH 1 'Street' Policing and Autism: Perceptions and Preconceptions of Police Officers When Int
Tom Smith is an Associate Professor in Law and a Head of the Global Security, Crime and Justice research group within the College of Business and Law, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK. His research interests include remand, disclosure
