Bridging the justice gap: Inequity in provision of intermediary assistance for adults with disabilities

This article provides a comparative analysis of the dual approach to the intermediary scheme currently in place in New South Wales, Australia. While legislation mandates witness intermediaries for child complainants and witnesses, there is no similar legislation for adults with disabilities. Our analysis underscores significant disparities, pointing to critical issues in access to justice for adult witnesses and defendants with disabilities, as compared to children.