Source · HMICFRS
Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence
15 July 2021
Criminal Justice Joint Inspection
Joint with HMI Prisons, HMI Probation
3 recommendations
Commissioned by Lord Chancellor. Found patchy data collection, inconsistent assessments, and insufficient staff training on neurodiversity across the CJS. Government published action plan in response (June 2022).
Recommendations
1
Set a course for needed action on neurodiversity support across the criminal justice system
Government
2
Implement consistent neurodiversity screening protocols across the CJS
All CJ agencies
3
Increase awareness and understanding among police, prison and probation staff
All CJ agencies