Mental Health & Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Courts

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9. Supporting vulnerable defendants in court

9. Supporting vulnerable defendants in court

a. Introduction
b. Special measures
c. Practice direction
d. Reasonable adjustments
e. Communication in court
- i. Specialist communication support – intermediaries
Box 1: Easy Read
Box 2: Supporting communication and comprehension in court
Some questions you might want to consider
Supporting vulnerable defendants summary

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