On Wednesday at our AGM, we were very excited to announce the two winners of our first-ever essay competition!
Entrants were required to submit an article between 1,500 and 3,500 words about one of two questions. Question 1 asked Whether the law should mandate neurodivergent representation in film and television. Question 2 asked If the Criminal Bar is truly accessible to neurodivergent practitioners.
The winner of each question receives £200 prize money, and their essays will be articles in the first edition of The Journal, which we hope to publish by the end of this year.
So, who won?
Question 1's winner was:
Colinette Hazel
The judges described Colinette's essay on mandating neurodivergent representation in media as
“insightful, interesting, and impeccably well presented”
and as a
“compelling summary of the legislative framework in place at present, including introducing the Communications Act in an accessible way to the reader.”
Fantastic job, Colinette; we cannot wait to read it!
Question 2's winner was:
Maddy Nicholl
The Judges considered Maddy's essay on the accessibility of the Criminal Bar for neurodivergent practitioners to be
“punchy and persuasive”
as well as
“ a compelling summary of the current barriers facing neurodivergent practitioners”.
Amazing work, Maddy; we cannot wait to see your work published!
If you would like to contribute to The Journal - be it financially or by writing an article for us, please get in touch by email at thejournal@neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk