Letter of rights: consultation

Summary of Consultation Questions

1. Do you consider the content of the 'standard' version of the Letter of Rights easy to understand?

Yes/No

If not, why not?

2. Is the content of the 'easy read' version of the Letter of Rights easy to understand?

Yes/No

If not, why not?

3. Do you consider that the versions of the Letter of Rights cover the key information individuals need to know when being held in custody?

Yes/No

If not, please indicate where in the letter the content requires clarification or is missing information and suggest alternative content.

4. Does the way the information is organised in the 'standard' version of the Letter of Rights, i. e. with a text box at the beginning, help to convey key information in a way that is easily understood?

Yes/No

If not, please indicate where there are problems with the layout of the Letter and suggest an alternative layout.

5. Does the way the information is organised in the 'easy read' version of the Letter of Rights, i.e. with a text box at the beginning, help to convey key information in a way that is easily understood?

Yes/No

If not, please indicate where there are problems with the layout of the Letter and suggest an alternative layout.

6. What alternative format(s) do you think the Letter of Rights should be provided in, e.g. print, Braille, audio?

7. Do you have any other questions or comments on the content or format of the Letters?

8. Is the wording used in the 'standard' version of the Letter of Rights appropriate and accessible?

Yes/No

If not, please indicate areas where it is not appropriate or accessible and suggest alternatives.

9. Is the wording used in the 'easy read' version of the Letter of Rights appropriate and accessible?

Yes/No

If not, please indicate areas where it is not appropriate or accessible and suggest alternatives.

10. Does the 'easy read' version meet the aims of making the information provided easier to understand and more accessible to those with differing levels of literacy or with learning difficulties/disabilities?

Yes/No

If not, why not?

11. Do the illustrations included in the 'easy read' version of the letter of Rights help support understanding of the content of the Letter?

Yes/No

If not, please clarify whether you feel that removing the illustrations or using alternative illustrations would better help support the understanding of the Letter.

12. Aside from providing the 'easy read' version, how would you suggest the Letter of Rights is made accessible to those with differing levels of literacy or with learning difficulties/disabilities?

13. Are there any further languages, in everyday use in Scotland, which you think the Letter of Rights should be made available in?

14. Do you have any other questions or comments on the accessibility of the Letter of Rights or the language used in the Letter?