INTRODUCTION
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persons with disabilities are unable to access the support
they need to reintegrate into society.
There is also limited data available on the numbers of
defendants and detainees with intellectual disabilities in
Lithuania. Existing reports and studies suggest that this is
a significant issue that requires attention and action from
the government and relevant stakeholders.
Overall, there is a need for increased awareness and
action to address the challenges faced by defendants and
detainees with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities
in Lithuania. To address these challenges, it is important
that the Lithuanian government takes steps to ensure
that defendants and detainees with intellectual and/or
psychosocial disabilities have access to legal assistance,
appropriate accommodations, and necessary support
and services. This may include providing training for
lawyers and court personnel on how to support persons
with disabilities, investing in accessible infrastructure
and accommodations for persons with disabilities in the
criminal justice system, and developing community-based
services and support for persons with disabilities who
come into contact with the criminal justice system.