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Autism and court case being a victim

Lunabella

Hi, 

I have autism and learning disabilities, I have a court case coming up soon taking back my anti social behaviour neighbour to court for breaching an undertaking order by the court and also soon an civil injunction will be applied for. I am very nervous about attending the court setting and the whole process the local authority said they will apply for special measures but it’s down to the judge to grant it. Has anyone been through anything like this? What helped them? Any advice please? Thank you 

  • I had 'special measures' for two court cases. I asked for the Barrister not to use her laptop to type notes as the keyboard was noisy and she complied. I asked for a Mackenzie friend to go with me which was also allowed, though she could not speak in court. When it got to High Court, I was allowed to sit in my local County court and have the case by video - that was a bit annoying as I could not see the Judge properly. I wish I'd also asked for more time to prepare, out and inside Court but I did tell them I needed more time to answer questions. Basically, they ask you what you need.