Do autistic suspects get fair hearing?
A new study led by Flinders University finds both autistic and non-autistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviours in interviews stray beyond […]
Mental health, disability in the justice system
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monologue tone can sway people’s judgement of another’s credibility and honesty – notably in […]
Concerns about judgement of autistic adults
Autistic adults can be wrongly perceived as deceptive and lacking credibility, Flinders University researchers say, with this working against many caught in the legal system. In […]