Vulnerable suspects in criminal proceedings: the role of the defence lawyer in the pre-trial investigation KU Leuven
Being involved in a criminal procedure as a suspect is a significant life-event, at first merely because of the situational circumstances that come along with it, such as being interrogated, fatigued and isolated from family and friends. Suspects may also suffer from a psychological problem, for example a mental disorder, learning disability or ADHD, which may hamper their understanding of the proceedings and their legal rights. Moreover, ...