Exploring Vulnerability in the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales

Laura Farrugia (Northumbria University)

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Routledge
01 August 2024

Crime & criminology; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Social, group or collective psychology; Mental health services; Psychotherapy

Providing a comparative analysis of both vulnerable witnesses and vulnerable suspects, this book discusses the increasingly difficult issue faced by many in modern policing, forensic psychology, criminology, and social justice studies.

Examining recent legislation, guidance, current psychological theory, and contemporary research and literature, the book enhances the currently limited knowledge of vulnerability in the criminal justice system (CJS) through the presentation of theoretical understanding, case law and real-life case studies. It also explores how vulnerable victims, witnesses, and suspects progress through the system in England and Wales from initially being identified as vulnerable through to the measures used to assist them during interviews and at trial. In doing so, it provides a historical overview of how vulnerability has previously been considered, and how effective those with vulnerabilities were perceived to be in actively participating in the CJS. Further chapters consider how vulnerable individuals are safeguarded, the differences in services available to them, and what this may lead to in terms of effective participation in the system. How vulnerable groups are interviewed, what is considered best practice, and whether such practices are suitable also come under scrutiny.

Exploring Vulnerability in the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales is important reading for students and scholars of policing, forensic psychology, criminology, and social justice studies. It will also be of use for any organisations that conduct internal investigations such as non-government organizations, security and defence organisations, and corporate organizations.

By: Laura Farrugia (Northumbria University)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781032479590
ISBN 10: 1032479590
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1 Historical Overview of Vulnerability in the Criminal Justice System 2 Defining and Identifying Vulnerability in Witnesses and Suspects 3 Safeguarding the Vulnerable in the Criminal Justice System 4 Interviewing Vulnerable Witnesses 5 Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects 6 Vulnerable Witnesses at Trial 7 Vulnerable Defendants at Trial 8 Future Directions

Laura Farrugia is an Assistant Professor and Programme Leader in Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University. She also works as a Registered Intermediary (accredited by the Ministry of Justice), assisting with vulnerable victims/witnesses at the police interview and trial stage.