A project undertaken in four prisons in Nottinghamshire has revealed how the needs of offenders with a learning disability are being overlooked, say Alison Courtney and Martine Lascelles

A review of the prevalence of people with learning disabilities in prisons in Nottinghamshire highlighted that the needs of some people with a learning disability are not being met in the criminal justice system. Developments in service delivery will require collaborative working between professionals in the criminal justice system, health and social care.