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ERIC Number: EJ629445
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-4159
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Linguistic Diversity in Deaf Defendants and Due Process Rights.
Miller, Katrina R.; Vernon, McCay
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, v6 n3 p226-34 Sum 2001
This article outlines linguistic barriers to due process for deaf defendants including: a speedy trial as a function of due process, linguistic diversity as a function of culture, cultural literacy as a function of due process, linguistic diversity as a function of education, linguistic deprivation, and language (including sign language) evaluation as a function of due process. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Criminology, Cultural Differences, Deafness, Due Process, Law Enforcement, Limited English Speaking, Linguistics, Sign Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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