Autism at Court with Chris Packham (season 3, episode 3)

Broadcaster and environmentalist, Chris Packham, very kindly shared a clip exploring his experiences of attending court, through his own autistic lens, as part of Communicourt's 2023 Accessing Justice Conference.

In this episode, intermediaries, Holly & Rory, listen to Chris' perspective and reflect on the issues he raises. The discussion considers preparation for attending legal proceedings, measures which can be implemented to support court users for whom unfamiliar locations and processes pose particular barriers, the impact of sensory sensitivities in a court setting, adjustments for sensory sensitivities, and the difficulty of hearing proceedings clearly. 

You can watch Chris' clip in full (and find lots of free resources for legal professionals working with a client with a communication difference or difficulty) via The Access Brief.

Courtroom videos:

• HMCTS: "Crown Court - Preparing to come to court"
• University of Derby: "The Magistrate's Court"
• Ministry of Justice: "Preparing for Your First Hearing at Family Court"