Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts
Disabled professionals and jurors are reporting significant barriers to accessing the UK court system, including a lack of parking and wheelchair access. These physical obstacles have led some individuals to leave their careers or abandon jury service due to the stress and lack of reasonable adjustments.
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The report highlights systemic failures in the legal system to uphold the Equality Act, potentially undermining the inclusivity and representative nature of the justice system.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kateryna Pavlyuk Vikki Walton-Cole Vikki Walton-Cole said the barriers she faced in court made her feel "unprofessional" By the time disabled social worker Vikki Walton-Cole arrived at court, she was already "in pain and unable to walk".
The article presents personal accounts alongside official responses from the HM Courts and Tribunals Service, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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