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Neurodivergent effective criminal defence

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Duration
Aprox 1.5 hours
Price
$60.00

About the webinar

SUBSTANTIVE LAW | PROFESSIONAL SKILLS | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

CPD Points: 1.5

Globally, there is growing consideration of the impact of criminal justice systems on neurodivergent individuals.

This webinar explores the role of defence lawyers for suspects and defendants living with autism. It considers practical ways in which representation can be more effective for this potentially vulnerable group. Based on literature and research across various jurisdictions, the webinar reviews  what is currently known about the experience of people living with autism in criminal justice systems.. The webinar then focuses on the role of the defence lawyer, drawing on a live research project involving defence lawyers practising in England and Wales.

Presenter: Dr Roxanna Dehaghani & Dr Tom Smith

CPD accreditation

Information for lawyers and barristers

If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation.

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This is an online webinar. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand.

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Facilitators

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Roxanna Dehaghani

Dr Roxanna Dehaghani, a Reader in Law at Cardiff University, specialises in vulnerable suspects and has (co-)authored key works including Experiences of Criminal Justice: Perspectives from Wales...
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Tom Smith

Dr Tom Smith, Associate Professor of Law at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, specialises in suspect and defendant rights, pre-trial detention and bail, open justice, and...
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