Dyslexia Foundation on kids giving statements to police
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The Principal Youth Court Judge, John Walker, is questioning whether young people being interviewed by police are getting as much support as they need.
Adults are offered a lawyer when giving a statement - but kids are not - which sometimes leads to them being in more trouble - especially if they are neuro diverse - after being questioned.
Dyslexia Foundation spokesperson Guy Pope Mayell spoke to Corin Dann.