Vulnerability, the Accused, and the Criminal Justice System : Multi-jurisdictional Perspectives (Paperback)

Introduction: The Vulnerable Accused in the Criminal Justice System  Part 1: The Implementation of the European Framework  1. Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities as Suspects of Crime: The Transformative Power of Human Rights  2. The Impact of the Procedural Rights Directives on Juvenile Suspects and Defendants  3. Assessing Vulnerability Prior to and During Police Questioning: Responsibilities and Training in Belgium and The Netherlands  4. The Identification of Psychological Vulnerabilities and Suspect Interviews  Part 2: Responses to Suspect Vulnerability  5. Vulnerable Suspects, Access to a Lawyer and the Right to a Fair Trial in Ireland  6. Children’s Rights and Police Questioning: The Right to a Lawyer  7. Behind Closed Doors: Protections for Child Suspects in Police Custody  8. The Right to an Interpreter: Taking Stock, Looking Forward   Part 3: Responses to Vulnerability in the Courts  9. Speech, Language and Communication Needs and the Role of the Speech and Language Therapist  10. Vulnerable Defendants, Special Measures and Miscarriages of Justice in England and Wales  11. The Role of the Intermediary in Ensuring the Effective Participation of Vulnerable Defendants  12. The Vulnerable Accused and the Limits of Legal Aid  Conclusion: challenges and future avenues to adequately protect the vulnerable accused