Administration of Justice: Autism
Commons · Question 21172 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Cat Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to support autistic people in the justice system.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 8 Sep 2026
HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable adjustments for users with disabilities, including dyslexia.HMCTS supports court and tribunal users with dyslexia and autism through its reasonable a...