Clearer sentencing guidelines offer more support for vulnerable adult offenders
Strengthening the legal rights of people with learning disabilities and mental health disorders
New guidelines for sentencing adult offenders with mental health disorders and learning disabilities came into force in England and Wales at the start of October.
Learning Disability Practice.
23, 6, 7-9.
doi: 10.7748/ldp.23.6.7.s3
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