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Does the public benefit from being kept in the dark?
I am a passionate believer in free speech and open justice, but I also believe… Read more
Where is the line which judges should not cross?
Judge Patricia Lynch certainly crossed a line in a recent case. A defendant called her… Read more
Why facts don’t persuade (on their own)
The FrameWorks Institute has just published research, commissioned by Transform Justice (with Clinks, CJA and… Read more
Why people don’t care how much the criminal justice system costs
The criminal justice system in England and Wales costs a lot – at least… Read more
Are judges too soft?
This week judges were again under fire for being too soft. The Sun described judges… Read more
Is confidence in the justice system at rock bottom?
Adults in the UK are more likely to have had experience of a court case,… Read more
Why has the criminal courts charge inspired a barrage of criticism?
The Justice Committee wants to know what we think about the criminal courts charge and… Read more
What do victims want from the Crown Prosecution Service?
Political parties have vied to produce policies on how to look after victims and witnesses… Read more
Court closure – who cares?
The announcement of the proposed closure of 91 courts came as little surprise to watchers… Read more
Do politicians use evidence in talking about crime?
Sense about science are worried that politicians don’t always use evidence correctly when talking about… Read more
criminal justice and the manifestos – the curate’s egg
The political parties who have produced manifestos so far all deal with crime and justice,… Read more
How can we engage the media in reporting about offenders and prisons?
The Howard League has recently published an essay on how voluntary sector organisations advocating for… Read more
Panorama on litigants in person
Is the only answer to the squeeze on legal aid to find more funding for… Read more
can we change the debate on criminal justice?
“Committing a crime is always a choice. That’s why the primary, proper response to crime… Read more
Radical ideas from Leveson – the impact of prisoner transport on criminal courts
The new Leveson report on efficiency in criminal proceedings contains a number of radical ideas. One… Read more
Magistrates: representative of the people?
How representative should magistrates be of their community? A report came out today from Policy… Read more
Crime falls but desire for harsh punishment remains
Crime has fallen significantly yet again by 9/7% depending on which figures you use. Hooray!… Read more