The Queen v AT
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The Queen v AT
ChapterProperty damage, arson – male, aged 16 – Aboriginal person – hearing impairment
- Relatively severe hearing problem from age 3 with no access to services or treatment. Linguistic competence limited; trouble communicating and understanding what others say: at [47].
- Expert report: communication difficulties a major contributor to development of serious social and physiological problems; negative self-concept, low tolerance of frustration, high degree impulsiveness and limited social intelligence: at [48]
- Action to be taken to ensure whatever can be done in respect of hearing impairment. Substantial period of supervision proposed: at [50]
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