Introduction - Neurodivergence and Criminal Justice

Smith, Tom, Dehaghani, Roxanna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7400-9433, Smith, Emma and McKingsley, Leigh Anne 2026. Introduction - Neurodivergence and Criminal Justice. Neurodivergence and Criminal Justice:International Perspectives, London: Routledge, pp. 1-5. (10.4324/9781003622017-1)

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Abstract

This edited volume presents an international, interdisciplinary examination of neurodivergence within criminal justice systems, focusing on how diverse jurisdictions recognise and respond to neurodivergent individuals as victims, witnesses, suspects, defendants, and prisoners. Adopting a broad and flexible understanding of neurodivergence, the collection explores common challenges arising from differences in communication, cognition, and sensory processing and the resulting risks of disadvantage within justice processes. Bringing together contributions from criminology, law, and psychology, the book addresses a fragmented literature by integrating perspectives across conditions and stages of the criminal process. Chapters span multiple jurisdictions, highlighting both shared structural barriers and innovative practices. Emphasising inclusivity and lived experience, the collection advances socio-legal scholarship and identifies pathways towards more accessible, fair, and responsive criminal justice systems for neurodivergent individuals.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Cardiff Law & Politics
Publisher:	Routledge
ISBN:	9781041030485
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2026 12:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/190764

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