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Policy briefs

‘They don’t want to be a bother. They don’t want to be a burden’ : Improving justice outcomes for older people.

How does the criminal justice system treat older people? This Hourglass policy briefing paper explores the key issues, policy, and barriers to support that older people face when interacting with the criminal justice system.

Within this piece, Hourglass summarises its position, and outlines key future policy recommendations for policymakers, legislators, and practitioners.