Briefing paper
Disability and the criminal justice system
A Justice Reform Initiative briefing paper
Publisher
Prisons
Police
Police-community relations
Criminal justice
Cognitive impairment
People with disability
Children with disability
Australia
Description
This paper examines the systemic over‑representation of people with disability in the criminal justice system, highlighting challenges across policing, bail access, court diversion, custody and post‑release support. It shows how inadequate accommodations and services worsen outcomes, and calls for stronger, disability‑responsive policies to reduce harm, improve justice access, and support safe reintegration.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Justice Reform Initiative 2025
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
20 Apr 2026
