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 […]
Are autistic adults more vulnerable to criminal exploitation?
In a new study, Flinders university researchers have tested the commonly held belief that autistic adults are more prone than non-autistic adults to criminal exploitation due […]
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 […]
Support for adults with autism
Autistic adults may have different behaviours or perspectives in the workplace or in social situations which may lead them into compromised situations. Some might be excluded […]
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 […]
Questions loom over the future of police lineups
When eyewitnesses are called on to identify crime suspects, how likely are they to make mistakes? Should their seeing equate to believing? Research shows that mistaken […]