Scotland works to include people with disabilities in justice system
August 11th, 2009From BBC News:
Scotland’s legal sector will be teaming up with disability organizations to allow people with disabilities to voice their concerns to police officers, solicitors and policy makers.
The partnership, coordinated by Capability Scotland, comes after a recent survey found that 38 percent of people with disabilities had been a victim of crime and 40 percent felt excluded from the justice system.
Richard Hamer, director of external affairs at Capability Scotland, said: “This collaborative approach is an excellent opportunity to bring together all those with an interest in ensuring that the justice system is accessible to all.
“We hope this will be the beginning of a longstanding relationship which will draw on disabled people’s skill and experience to improve the Scottish justice sector for all.”
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August 11th, 2009 at 11:37 am
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” from I Timothy 4:7. Eunice Kennedy’s Shriver’s contributions to changed attitudes, open doors and “real” lives for those with developmental disabilities cannot be measured in earthly terms. May those who come behind her be faithful to the mission.