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Another year, another dismal Pupil Survey Report. Yet still no meaningful action for neurodivergent/disabled pupil barristers.
Read our article to find out why we are calling for action from @thebarcouncil.bsky.social: neurodiversikey.com/ps2025
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #disability #Law
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Our top priority remains driving change across law and justice.
We’re not going anywhere, so please use the usual channels to get in touch. Our response may just be delayed.
#neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #law #justice
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We are immensely proud of all that we have achieved in just over 18 months, and cannot wait to see what the future holds.
We are slowing down to enable us to recalibrate and ensure we can continue to operate neurodiversikey® successfully, sustainably, and meaningfully. 2/4
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As a two person team, it has been challenging managing neurodiversikey®’s rapid growth without compromising our standards, values, or selves. All of our work is voluntary, in our free time, and at our own personal expense. We do not receive any funding or other support. 1/4
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Our top priority remains driving change across law and justice.
We’re not going anywhere, so please use the usual channels to get in touch. Our response may just be delayed.
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We are immensely proud of all that neurodiversikey® has achieved in just over 18 months, and cannot wait to see what the future holds.
We are taking a breather to enable us to recalibrate and ensure we can continue to operate neurodiversikey® successfully, sustainably, and meaningfully. 2/?
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Good luck and congratulations to all the finalists of tonight’s Scope Awards! It’s an honour to have made the final four in the Community Group category.
#ScopeAwards #disability #Neurodiversity #neuroinclusion
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Today we’re at the Criminal Bar Association Spring Conference, pop by and say hello! 👋
#Neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #CriminalJustice #CriminalLaw #CBA
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Congratulations and good luck to all the finalists and winners in tonight’s Legal 500 UK ESG Awards! We’re lucky enough to be in the ‘Disability/Neurodiversity: Best Initiative to Attract and Retain Talent’ category. We’ll be there in spirit, cheering you all on from home! 🎉
#L500ESGAwards
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This recognition marks a significant milestone in neurodiversikey®’s journey as we approach 18 months since launching. Since October 2023, neurodiversikey® and its three Co-founders have been recognised in a staggering 13 awards, including 4 wins.
#Neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #Law #justice
We are thrilled to have reached the finals in the ‘Not-for-Profit Organisation or Representative Body of the Year’ category. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! 🎉
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Congratulations to Co-founder and Criminal Defence Paralegal Emma Llanwarne on her success in the Women and Diversity in Law Awards last night. Emma was ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘DE&I Champion of the Year Legal Services Professional’ category.
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We are thrilled to have reached the finals in the ‘Not-for-Profit Organisation or Representative Body of the Year’ category. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! 🎉
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Emma’s impressive work includes co-authoring our guide to police custody for ADHDers.
We can’t make it tonight but wish the best of luck to all the finalists and congratulations in advance to the winners! 🎉
#Neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #Law #justice
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We’re proud to be finalists in the ‘Not-for-Profit or Representative Body of the Year’ category of tonight’s Women and Diversity in Law Awards alongside co-founder and criminal defence paralegal Emma Llanwarne in the ‘DE&I Champion of the Year Legal Services Professional’ category.
Thank you for sharing!
ADHD custody guide to police custody for ADHDers
CONTENTS GLOSSARY 3 Glossary 4 About ADHD • What is it? • Common challenges • Why does ADHD matter in police custody? 11 My Legal Rights • What are they? 12 Appropriate Adults • What are they? • Do I need one? • What do they do? • Who can be my Appropriate Adult? • Who cannot be my Appropriate Adult? • Who is a ‘vulnerable person’? • I’m over 18. How do I get an Appropriate Adult? • I’m under 18. How do I get an Appropriate Adult? • I don’t want an Appropriate Adult • I’m waiting for an Appropriate Adult 22 My Needs • What might be difficult for me? • What help can I get? 26 The Law PREVIEW ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An ADHDer: a person who has ADHD. Criminal Justice System: a collection of groups which deal with crime e.g. Police, courts, prisons. Custody: when you have been arrested and are being held by the police. Custody record: a record of: the reasons for your arrest and detention; police actions taken; any checkups. Detention: the act of lawfully holding you and preventing your freedom. Masking: behaviour which hides or lessens the impact or visibility of ADHD features. Neurodivergent: having different brain ‘wiring’ compared to most people e.g. ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/DCD. Procedural safeguards: rules which protect you and your rights. 27 References Reasonable adjustments: changes which can be made to help you. 2 3
Understanding you is especially important because ADHDers may be more likely to: MY LEGAL RIGHTS What are they? • confess to things they did not do; 6 • go along with what others say or do; 7 law gives you the right to: • reply “don’t know” in police interviews; 7 • have other neurodevelopmental differences; 4 • struggle to get used to being in custody and react disruptively; 4 • find police interviews difficult practically and emotionally; 8 • cope with stress in unhelpful ways; 7 • give vague answers in police interviews, which could be misunderstood as being dishonest, PREVIEW If you are arrested and taken into custody the • free independent legal advice; • have someone informed of your arrest and detention; • see the rules that police must follow; avoidant, or uncooperative. 7 10 • medical help (including taking your own medication). People with vulnerabilities should get more frequent check-ups; • see your custody record. 11 This guide is not legal advice.
MY NEEDS • Managing how you feel e.g. stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated; What might be difficult for me? family and friends; Being in custody can be stressful for anyone. Some ADHDers find certain parts harder e.g.: • Not knowing what is going to happen; • Keeping track of time; • Absorbing and remembering important information; • Making important decisions; • Concentration, focus, attention, distractibility; • Managing boredom or hyperactivity; • Waiting around; • Not having your usual coping mechanisms; PREVIEW • Being away from your support network e.g. • Making sure you can get and take your medication (if you take medication usually); • Change in routine; • Following instructions and processes; • Not being able to ‘switch off’ or relax; • Sound, smell, sight, touch, taste; • e.g. it is too noisy, lights are too bright, it is too cold, overwhelming smells, clothing feels scratchy etc. • Being in a busy and unpredictable place; • Ignoring other people’s behaviour; • Managing impulsiveness; • Stress making ADHD challenges more pronounced and harder to manage. • Sitting still and not fidgeting; 22 23 This guide is not legal advice.
Any Cdn groups or police forces done something similar?
"Cumbria Constabulary becomes first police force in England & Wales to adopt
‘ADHD in Custody a Guide to Police Custody for ADHDers’
created by @neurodiversikey.com & ADHD Alliance"
neurodiversikey.com/adhdincustody/ #VPD #RCMP
#ADHDSky
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Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Our groundbreaking legal sector, education and training survey on neurodiversity is open for 2025. Take or share the survey: neurodiversikey.com/neurosurvey
#NCW2025 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #Law #justice
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We’re over the moon to share neurodiversikey® has been awarded ‘Legal Sector NPO of the Year’ in the SME News UK Legal Awards 2025, and shortlisted in the Legal500 UK ESG Awards 2025 ‘Disability/Neurodiversity: Best Initiative to Attract & Retain Talent’.
#Neurodiversity #Law #justice
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It’s a busy news day! We’re spending today at the Reshaping Legal Services Conference - pop by to learn more about our work including taking this year’s survey and registering your interest in joining us. Alternatively go to our website neurodiversikey.com
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