Mental Health, Autism & Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Courts
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10. Vulnerable defendants in court
10. Vulnerable defendants in court
a. Introduction
b. Difficulties recognising when a defendant might be vulnerable - Film Clip
c. How you can obtain further information about a defendant’s support needs
i. At the pre-court briefing
ii. The defendant’s advocate
iii. The defendant
iv. Community mental health services
v. Liaison and diversion services
vi. Medical reports
vii. Case management
d. Unrepresented defendants
Box 2: Good Practice Example
Vulnerable defendants in court summary
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