Protected: Paul for conference

Improving support for the accused person with a learning disability from arrest to court - Opening address

A forthright account of experiences of the Criminal Justice System

Derek Penman, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, gives his opening address

People with learning disabilities are entering criminal justice systems throughout the world at phenomenal rates

Intermediaries in England and Wales: Messages for the developing role of appropriate adult in Scotland

Paul Wellard opens up about the difficulties he experienced when he left prison

A starting point is changes at the point of first contact with the criminal justice system

Improving support for the accused person with a learning disability from arrest to court - Summing Up - Sheriff Andrew Cubie

Improving support for the accused person with a learning disability from arrest through to and including the court process

Panel discussion given at Supporting Offenders with Learning Disabilities event, August 2016

Allan Speirs gives his experience of being a man with learning disabilities in a police interview

Insight into how support services can be improved for people with a learning disability

Supt MacCormick gives the police perspective on the importance of fair access to justice for all

Paul Wellard speaks out about his experiences after leaving prison. His story reveals the lack of support given to offenders when they leave prison

Members of the SOLD network discuss their work

Is this a way to ensure the early identification, proper assessment and staff training and improve the range of services available

Presentation given at Supporting Offenders with Learning Disabilities event, August 2016

Review of the evidence for the use of screening tools in police custody

Explains the role of registered intermediaries in providing communication support in police custody in Northern Ireland

Improving support for the accused person with a learning disability from arrest to court

Stephen Heath reviews the role and scope of appropriate adult services and suggests areas for possible improvement