Autism and Neurodivergent Awareness In Criminal Proceedings

Navigating your way through criminal proceedings is difficult for anyone but particularly difficult for those who are autistic or Neurodivergent. It is unfortunate that a large majority of those working within the criminal justice system simply do not understand and are ignorant to the impact of such conditions have on a person and how it can affect a case. This includes, court staff, judges, Magistrates, the police and legal representatives. This is extremely detrimental to anyone with autism and/or who is neurodivergent in any other way and can often lead to mistreatment and wrongful prosecutions. 
 

Our lawyers have undertaken specialist training with the National Autistic Society, training that is vital for providing assistance to people with autism who find themselves under police investigation or going to court accused of a criminal offence. 

We appreciate the adaptations that are required to be made in our service to ensure clear communication and the client’s understanding of their situation. We understand the levels of anxiety that can be caused to our client’s with autism and make every effort to keep this a minimal as possible for them. 

Our specialist team represent clients who on various levels of the autistic spectrum. Due to the technology and the ease of meeting people online, it is becoming more common for those who find social situations more difficult or who find themselves misunderstanding social relationships in trouble with the police. 

How we can help 

Our lawyers will ensure that as much time as needed is set aside to enable our clients to understand what is going on. We will take over all correspondence with the police and Crown Prosecution Service to ensure the needs, rights and entitlements are of our client are protected, and that they are not taken advantage of throughout the criminal justice process, from the moment of arrest up until their matter concludes.