Trials: Neurodiversity
Commons · Question 8686 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to review the reasonable adjustments required during court trials for (a) defendants (b) witnesses and (c) victims who are neurodivergent.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 18 Jun 2026
HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure all our users are treated fairly and that we do not discriminate against people with protected characteristics.HMCTS will provide reasonable adjustments for cour...