Autism and Criminal Justice Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection summarises current knowledge regarding autistic suspects, defendants and offenders in the criminal justice system of England and Wales. It examines the interaction between each stage of the criminal justice process and autistic individuals accused or convicted of crime, considering the problems, strengths and possibilities for improving the system. The work facilitates understanding of and engagement with knowledge for a wider audience of relevant stakeholders, including criminal justice practitioners, policy makers, academics and clinicians. It incorporates key recommendations for improvement, clarifying the urgent need for substantive change in policies and practices.