This chapter explores legally-derived understandings of vulnerability with a focus on legislation and caselaw. It examines statutory definitions and provisions that enable vulnerable persons in criminal justice to access special measures including remote communication technologies, while the caselaw analysis demonstrates how courts respond to and operationalise vulnerability.

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What Is Vulnerability in Criminal Justice?

  • Carolyn McKay

摘要

This chapter explores legally-derived understandings of vulnerability with a focus on legislation and caselaw. It examines statutory definitions and provisions that enable vulnerable persons in criminal justice to access special measures including remote communication technologies, while the caselaw analysis demonstrates how courts respond to and operationalise vulnerability.