2 Sep 2022

Dyslexia Foundation on kids giving statements to police

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 2 September 2022

The Principal Youth Court Judge, John Walker, is questioning whether young people being interviewed by police are getting as much support as they need.

Adults are offered a lawyer when giving a statement - but kids are not - which sometimes leads to them being in more trouble - especially if they are neuro diverse - after being questioned.

Dyslexia Foundation spokesperson Guy Pope Mayell spoke to Corin Dann.