Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Modern Research in Social Sciences
Year: 2024
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Neurodiverse People in the Criminal Process
Adriana-Iuliana Stancu
ABSTRACT:
Enforcing uniform legislation at the European level regarding the criminal process and with particular attention to the hearings of these individuals in various capacities, beginning with that of a witness and concluding with that of the defendant, will uphold the principle of non-discrimination when questioning neurodiverse persons involved in the criminal justice system. The “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati has included the behavioral study of neurodiverse people in its master’s program. Additionally, the Faculty of Law and Administrative Studies Research Center has established a legislative proposal to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding interrogation of neurodiverse people, potentially leading to a constructive dialogue that benefits all parties. Finally, an excellence project aims to create support by facilitating discussions between police officers and neurodiverse people, thereby realizing the exceptional intellectual potential of this population. At the level of the European Union, we can propose a project in collaboration with the European Legislative Institute based in Vienna, which will be the basis of the referral to the European Commission for the promotion of a Directive which, through its provisions, obliges the Member States to amend the legislation regarding the interrogation of neurodiverse people. Results over the medium and long terms are needed. Master’s degrees, independent study, the establishment of permanent positions at the level of Police Inspections, and the integration of these individuals with attributes as unique as they are unknown call for patience, an open mind, and a whole new way of doing things.
keywords: discrimination, collaboration, EU, legislation