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Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System: a reivew of evidence

Published:
Inspection type:
Joint inspection
Lead inspectorate:
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Participating inspectorate:
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services,HM Inspectorate of Prisons,HM Inspectorate of Probation
Publication date:
2021
Theme:
Neurodiversity
Open document

An independent review of neurodiversity in the criminal justice system, commissioned by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.

An independent review of neurodiversity in the criminal justice system, commissioned by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.

Report: Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence (PDF, 883 kB)

Easy read version of the report: Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system – easy read version (PDF, 5 MB)

Press release: Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: press release

The inspectorates worked with two service user organisations to understand service users’ views. User Voice and KeyRing have produced reports that describe the lived experiences of those with neurodivergent conditions within the criminal justice system.

User Voice report: “Neuro… what?” Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system

KeyRing report: The voices of people with lived experience of neurodiversity in the criminal justice system (PDF, 144 kB)

Ministry of Justice Action Plan

The Ministry of Justice published its action plan in response to the report on 30 June 2022.

Read the action plan