Section
Download guidance on supporting people who stammer in court, as well as other resources relating to stammering (also known as stuttering) and the law.
Bench Book
Here at STAMMA, we worked with the Courts & Tribunals Judiciary to include stammering in the Equal Treatment Bench Book. Scroll down to download the latest edition (the information on stammering starts on page 309).
Article
Read the article 'Stammering & the criminal justice system' by Esther, a law professional who stammers. In it, Esther explains how people going through the criminal justice system with speech, language & communication needs can be disadvantaged, and what should be done about it.
Other resources
- See In Conversation With Someone Who Stammers, for guidance on speaking with a person who stammers.
- The download section below also has a guide on stammering, discrimination and the law.
- For an in-depth analysis of the law and cases relating to stammering, visit stammeringlaw.org.uk, which has a wealth of information.
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