an article by Isabel McArdle (One Crown Office Row, London) published in Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour (Volume 1 Number 2 (July 2010))
Abstract
This article provides an overview and comment on the case of R (on the application of Dennis Gill) v Secretary of State for Justice [2010] EWHC 364 (Admin), which drew attention to a deficit in the system, that those with learning disabilities were not being provided with an equal or adequate level of offending behaviour treatment work. This was a claim for judicial review by Dennis Gill, who is a life-sentenced prisoner with a learning disability. He had served well over twice his four-year tariff but, because of his learning disability, had not been permitted to take part in any offending behaviour programmes.
Hazel’s comment:
Although this article is over a year old I’ve only just come across it and have not yet had the opportunity to read the full article which I will do ASAP and post any additional info as comment.
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