Ep63: Appropriately supported? Vulnerability in police custody

The Transform Justice Podcast by Transform Justice

Aug 21, 202600:34:29Society & Culture

Suspects can be held in police custody for up to 24 hours - and sometimes longer. During this time, they may be questioned by police. But what happens when someone in custody has a mental health condition or is neurodive...

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