The Scottish Government’s new LDAN Bill is currently out for consultation, and closes for responses on 21st April. The Justice section (section 10) is of particular interest to SOLD
Go to articleA workshop for all those supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and other communication support needs. Do you support someone at risk of arrest? Do you need to know how you can help people with communication needs in the justice system?
Go to articleOur consultation events are an opportunity for professionals from across the criminal justice sector and service users with lived experience to share their knowledge and experience on a variety of complex issues.
Find out moreWe are developing a comprehensive pack of resources including guidance for professionals, and easy read information for service users, intended to improve fair and equal access to the criminal justice system.
Find out moreIncluding keynote presentations from our events and conferences covering support in police custody, court, alternatives to forensic hospital detention, and support to comply with prison and community payback orders.
Report from the Supporting Offenders with Learning Disabilities Network.
Find out moreThis report seeks to inform and guide local and national planning and practice related to improving support for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour brings them into contact with the criminal justice system and to reduce offending by them.
