Female neurodiversity, suicide and self-harm
November 29, 2024
David Sandiford recently completed a month-long inquest on behalf of the Ministry of Justice where the central issue was neurodiversity, suicide and self-harm in the female prison estate. The inquest explored levels of awareness and understanding of female neurodiversity and the assessment of and response to risk.
The inquest has been covered in depth by The Guardian:
In September 2024 the Lord Chancellor announced plans to reduce the number of women in custody by using early intervention and tackling the root causes of offending.
David Sandiford is a Legal 500 ranked leading junior in inquests, inquiries, personal injury, administrative law and human rights. He has nearly 30 years of experience advising and appearing in inquests and the civil claims for damages that follow.
