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Women are complicated and so is rape.
Sexual offences are very complicated. Most happen behind closed doors involving two adults and no… Read more
How to deal with the court backlog – divert rather than arrest
It is hard to think there might be any silver lining to the pandemic. Particularly… Read more
Do people care about judicial and magistrates’ diversity any more?
Once the diversity of the judiciary, or rather the lack of it, made national news…. Read more
The domestic violence protection order – evidence based policy or policy based evidence?
I am beginning to wonder why the government does any research on justice issues. They… Read more
The domestic violence protection order – evidence based policy or policy based evidence?
I am beginning to wonder why the government does any research on justice issues. They… Read more
The children of mothers in prison – how can we avoid the collateral damage?
“Emotionally, it’s terrible. It’s like they’ve changed so much, they’ve got behavioural problems. They… Read more
Why are do we imprison mothers for crimes like tampering with an electricity meter?
Mostly I retain faith in the humanity of all who work in the criminal justice… Read more
Is “fair” a dangerous word to use about women and justice?
Philip Davies MP sparked outrage a few weeks ago when his views on women’s… Read more
How do we reduce the number of women in prison?
The latest twist of the Archers story has highlighted the plight of women in the… Read more
Setting women prisoners up to fail?
Its great to read a positive prison inspection report, as the one for Bronzefield was… Read more
Is magistrate recruitment fair?
Magistrates are not representative of the people. They never have been. Things were improving in… Read more
“Judicial Diversity: Accelerating Change”
For quite a radical report “Judicial diversity: accelerating change” didn’t get much coverage. It was… Read more
Magistrates…small steps to increase diversity?
If you want to become a magistrate, there are very few areas in the country… Read more
Magistrates and school governors…a similar crisis in diversity?
A report came out this week suggesting that the governors of schools do not reflect… Read more
Is the magistracy too middle class? a difference of opinion
Transform Justice’s new research on the make-up of the magistracy was launched at the end… Read more
Diversity matters in the youth and family court too
When I decided to apply to be a magistrate, my passion was family justice. I… Read more
Magistrates: representatives of the people?
Transform Justice’s new report is published today. Its about the make-up of the magistracy today… Read more
Are magistrates facing a diversity crisis?
Magistrates are less diverse now than in 1999. They are on average older and less… Read more
Magistrates: representative of the people?
How representative should magistrates be of their community? A report came out today from Policy… Read more
How to retain a vibrant magistracy?
John Fassenfelt, outgoing Chairman of the Magistrates’ Association, has inspired the setting up of an… Read more
What difference do women judges make?
Do women judges make decisions differently to male judges? According to a small scale experiment… Read more