Criminal protection for autistic children

الملخص EN

Children with autism are more likely to be offenders of minor crimes than victims and witnesses.

they have difficulty communicating and socializing.

their conduct may look unusual, concealing many impairments that are difficult for others to recognize.

as a result of the aforementioned, all experts in the field of criminal justice may come into contact with persons with autism, because their demonstration of certain behaviors may expose them to criminal charges and hurt due to anti-social conduct.

from the police station through the trial, autistic patients may face issues and legal impediments that may jeopardize their rights; hence, the criminal justice system must address them specifically.

several countries have established integrated approaches between mental health and criminal justice experts to deal with these particular difficulties, such as northern Ireland's autism act, which entered into force in August 2011, so we raise the following problematic: what is the criminal protection for autistic children, and how does it aid in their integration and the preservation of their rights? is the Algerian legislature using processes comparable to those used in other countries?.