Special measures are never available for a defendant. Under s.33A of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, both mentally disordered and juvenile defendants can have special measures if their ability to participate effectively is compromised due to a mental disorder or impaired social functioning or intellectual ability.

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Section 33A of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 does allow for special measures to be available for defendants, specifically if they are considered to have a mental disorder, impaired social functioning, or intellectual ability that affects their ability to participate effectively in the proceedings.

Special Measures Are Never Available for a Defendant