Organisation

Justice Reform Initiative

Briefing paper

Disability and the criminal justice system


This paper examines the systemic over‑representation of people with disability in the criminal justice system, highlighting challenges across policing, bail access, court diversion, custody and post‑release support. It shows how inadequate accommodations and services worsen outcomes, and calls for stronger, disability‑responsive policies to reduce harm, improve justice access, and support safe reintegration.

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