Centre for Justice Innovation
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Putting practitioners and the evidence at the heart of justice reform.
🚨Drawing together three years of research, our new reports launched this week explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate and more effective.🚨
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚨Drawing together three years of research, our new reports launched this week explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate and more effective.🚨
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Criminal court fines are the most commonly given out sentence- they represented 75% of all sentences last year. Yet there is limited data or research on their use.
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
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Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
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Paying For Justice: How Our Court Fines System Tips The Scales
Join the Centre for Justice Innovation for the launch of two new reports on criminal court fines.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Criminal court fines are the most commonly given out sentence- they represented 75% of all sentences last year. Yet there is limited data or research on their use.
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
Criminal court fines are the most commonly given out sentence- they represented 75% of all sentences last year. Yet there is limited data or research on their use.
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Paying For Justice: How Our Court Fines System Tips The Scales
Join the Centre for Justice Innovation for the launch of two new reports on criminal court fines.
ow.ly
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Criminal court fines are the most commonly given out sentence- they represented 75% of all sentences last year. Yet there is limited data or research on their use.
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
On Monday, we launch 2 new reports pulling together 3 years of research on court fines. There is still time to sign up to join us 👇
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JUSTICE and 40+ other experts today urge the govt to remove the power to imprison people for their own protection while they await trial.
Prisons are not places of care, and this practice worsens issues such as homeless, addiction & mental health crises.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Prisons are not places of care, and this practice worsens issues such as homeless, addiction & mental health crises.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Lammy urged to end ‘scandal’ of people imprisoned for own protection
Exclusive: Removing courts’ power would help vulnerable adults and children and ‘free up jail spaces’, experts say, in wake of recent manhunts to find missing prisoners released by mistake
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
JUSTICE and 40+ other experts today urge the govt to remove the power to imprison people for their own protection while they await trial.
Prisons are not places of care, and this practice worsens issues such as homeless, addiction & mental health crises.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Prisons are not places of care, and this practice worsens issues such as homeless, addiction & mental health crises.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Paying For Justice: How Our Court Fines System Tips The Scales
Join the Centre for Justice Innovation for the launch of two new reports on criminal court fines.
ow.ly
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Still time to sign up to our Expert Voices event tomorrow!
Find out more and sign up here👇
Find out more and sign up here👇
Sign up for our next Expert Voices seminar on the 11th November from 12.30-13.30 in which we will explore the creative use of deferred sentencing in the UK & abroad with experts:
· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
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· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
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November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Still time to sign up to our Expert Voices event tomorrow!
Find out more and sign up here👇
Find out more and sign up here👇
Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Paying For Justice: How Our Court Fines System Tips The Scales
Join the Centre for Justice Innovation for the launch of two new reports on criminal court fines.
ow.ly
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join us on 17th November, 14:00-15:30 for the launch of our 2 new reports on criminal court fines.
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Drawing together 3 years of research, these reports explore what can be done to make our court fines system fairer, more proportionate & more effective.
ow.ly/nmnO50Xol2H
Great to see the Times covering Family Drug and Alcohol Courts.
"The family court can be a place of redemption, not just resolution. The question is not whether we can afford to fund FDACs. It is whether we can afford not to."
Read the full article👉
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"The family court can be a place of redemption, not just resolution. The question is not whether we can afford to fund FDACs. It is whether we can afford not to."
Read the full article👉
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These courts save families — we can’t let them close
Sir Andrew McFarlane has warned that the future of the family drug and alcohol courts is at risk, despite their proven success and value for money
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October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Great to see the Times covering Family Drug and Alcohol Courts.
"The family court can be a place of redemption, not just resolution. The question is not whether we can afford to fund FDACs. It is whether we can afford not to."
Read the full article👉
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"The family court can be a place of redemption, not just resolution. The question is not whether we can afford to fund FDACs. It is whether we can afford not to."
Read the full article👉
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Yesterday, Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, spoke to MPs about FDAC.
He explains that haphazard funding means current access to FDAC is a postcode lottery, but the social benefit of FDAC should mean it has cross-governmental support & is available in every area.
He explains that haphazard funding means current access to FDAC is a postcode lottery, but the social benefit of FDAC should mean it has cross-governmental support & is available in every area.
Parliamentlive.tv
Justice Committee
parliamentlive.tv
October 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yesterday, Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, spoke to MPs about FDAC.
He explains that haphazard funding means current access to FDAC is a postcode lottery, but the social benefit of FDAC should mean it has cross-governmental support & is available in every area.
He explains that haphazard funding means current access to FDAC is a postcode lottery, but the social benefit of FDAC should mean it has cross-governmental support & is available in every area.
🔔Come and work with us!🔔
👀 We are recruiting for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to help us to champion & support the implementation of evidence-based approaches in the CJS.
Find out more and apply here 👉
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👀 We are recruiting for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to help us to champion & support the implementation of evidence-based approaches in the CJS.
Find out more and apply here 👉
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Admin Coordinator (Criminal Justice)
SummaryThe Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit an Admin Coordinator who will provide administrative support to the criminal justice practice team, helping us to champion and support th...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🔔Come and work with us!🔔
👀 We are recruiting for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to help us to champion & support the implementation of evidence-based approaches in the CJS.
Find out more and apply here 👉
ow.ly/61Mk50XjBCQ
👀 We are recruiting for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to help us to champion & support the implementation of evidence-based approaches in the CJS.
Find out more and apply here 👉
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🔔 Come and work with us! 🔔
👀 We are recruiting for a creative, pragmatic & committed individual to help the Centre promote criminal justice reform in the UK
Find out more about our Criminal Justice Practice Officer role and apply here 👉
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👀 We are recruiting for a creative, pragmatic & committed individual to help the Centre promote criminal justice reform in the UK
Find out more about our Criminal Justice Practice Officer role and apply here 👉
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Practice Officer (Criminal Justice)
SummaryThe Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit a creative, pragmatic and committed individual to help the Centre promote criminal justice reform in the UK, including championing and su...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🔔 Come and work with us! 🔔
👀 We are recruiting for a creative, pragmatic & committed individual to help the Centre promote criminal justice reform in the UK
Find out more about our Criminal Justice Practice Officer role and apply here 👉
ow.ly/Kb7J50XjBxn
👀 We are recruiting for a creative, pragmatic & committed individual to help the Centre promote criminal justice reform in the UK
Find out more about our Criminal Justice Practice Officer role and apply here 👉
ow.ly/Kb7J50XjBxn
Sign up for our next Expert Voices seminar on the 11th November from 12.30-13.30 in which we will explore the creative use of deferred sentencing in the UK & abroad with experts:
· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
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· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
ow.ly/WWfS50Xik2n
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Sign up for our next Expert Voices seminar on the 11th November from 12.30-13.30 in which we will explore the creative use of deferred sentencing in the UK & abroad with experts:
· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
ow.ly/WWfS50Xik2n
· Sheriff Shona Gilroy
· Sergeant Sandy Thompson
· Professor Julian Roberts
ow.ly/WWfS50Xik2n
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It's an honour to be one of the few third sector organisations delivering this service in the UK. Find out more: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services/family-drug-and-alcohol-court-fdac
Photo credit: Samantha Worrell
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
@cjinnovation.bsky.social
Photo credit: Samantha Worrell
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
@cjinnovation.bsky.social
Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC)
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court project adopts a problem-solving therapeutic approach that aims to improve outcomes for children involved in care proceedings, by supporting parents to address their substance misuse and related problems.
www.barca-leeds.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's an honour to be one of the few third sector organisations delivering this service in the UK. Find out more: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services/family-drug-and-alcohol-court-fdac
Photo credit: Samantha Worrell
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
@cjinnovation.bsky.social
Photo credit: Samantha Worrell
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
@cjinnovation.bsky.social
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Celebrating 10 years of Leeds Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) ⭐
Last week, we held a special event for a life changing service working restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.
Last week, we held a special event for a life changing service working restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Celebrating 10 years of Leeds Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) ⭐
Last week, we held a special event for a life changing service working restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.
Last week, we held a special event for a life changing service working restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.
After thirteen years of leading the Centre's work, our Director, Phil Bowen, is stepping down.
See the full statement from the Board of Trustees here: justiceinnovation.org/about/announ...
See the full statement from the Board of Trustees here: justiceinnovation.org/about/announ...
October 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
After thirteen years of leading the Centre's work, our Director, Phil Bowen, is stepping down.
See the full statement from the Board of Trustees here: justiceinnovation.org/about/announ...
See the full statement from the Board of Trustees here: justiceinnovation.org/about/announ...
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Outstanding Large Organisation award by @cjalliance.bsky.social
Particularly proud to be alongside the excellent and inspiring organisations in the same category, Black Country Women's Aid
@anawim-bcw.bsky.social and @thisissurvivors.bsky.social
Particularly proud to be alongside the excellent and inspiring organisations in the same category, Black Country Women's Aid
@anawim-bcw.bsky.social and @thisissurvivors.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Outstanding Large Organisation award by @cjalliance.bsky.social
Particularly proud to be alongside the excellent and inspiring organisations in the same category, Black Country Women's Aid
@anawim-bcw.bsky.social and @thisissurvivors.bsky.social
Particularly proud to be alongside the excellent and inspiring organisations in the same category, Black Country Women's Aid
@anawim-bcw.bsky.social and @thisissurvivors.bsky.social
🚨 The Centre goes to party conferences in search of finding common ground on crime and punishment. 🏛️💬
October 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🚨 The Centre goes to party conferences in search of finding common ground on crime and punishment. 🏛️💬
Join us tomorrow 10-11AM for an info session on the current Expression of Interest process for Intensive Supervision Courts.
Sign up to hear from Hannah Fisher (@hmpps) & Rosie Melville (@MoJGovUK), & to hear about our new ISC implementation framework.
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Sign up to hear from Hannah Fisher (@hmpps) & Rosie Melville (@MoJGovUK), & to hear about our new ISC implementation framework.
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Intensive Supervision Courts: EOI information session
Join us on 16th September at 10am for an online information session about the current EOI process and how we can support interested areas.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us tomorrow 10-11AM for an info session on the current Expression of Interest process for Intensive Supervision Courts.
Sign up to hear from Hannah Fisher (@hmpps) & Rosie Melville (@MoJGovUK), & to hear about our new ISC implementation framework.
ow.ly/Wi2z50WWMkS
Sign up to hear from Hannah Fisher (@hmpps) & Rosie Melville (@MoJGovUK), & to hear about our new ISC implementation framework.
ow.ly/Wi2z50WWMkS
Sign up for our next Expert Voices event on the 17th September, 13:00-14:00.
We are delighted to be joined by Jude Eyre, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Associate Director (Strategy & Delivery), His Honour Judge Entwistle & Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher.
Sign up here:
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We are delighted to be joined by Jude Eyre, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Associate Director (Strategy & Delivery), His Honour Judge Entwistle & Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher.
Sign up here:
ow.ly/MCCa50WTL1e
Expert Voices: Family judges writing to children
Join us at 1pm on the 17th September for our an Expert Voices event on family judges writing to children involved in care proceedings.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Sign up for our next Expert Voices event on the 17th September, 13:00-14:00.
We are delighted to be joined by Jude Eyre, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Associate Director (Strategy & Delivery), His Honour Judge Entwistle & Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher.
Sign up here:
ow.ly/MCCa50WTL1e
We are delighted to be joined by Jude Eyre, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Associate Director (Strategy & Delivery), His Honour Judge Entwistle & Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher.
Sign up here:
ow.ly/MCCa50WTL1e
Last chance to sign up for today's Expert Voices event at 10.00!
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights on the development and growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
Sign up: ow.ly/GWSi50WNlOP
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights on the development and growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
Sign up: ow.ly/GWSi50WNlOP
Expert Voices: Problem-solving courts in New Zealand
Join us at 10am on the 28th August for our next Expert Voices event on the development & growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Last chance to sign up for today's Expert Voices event at 10.00!
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights on the development and growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
Sign up: ow.ly/GWSi50WNlOP
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights on the development and growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
Sign up: ow.ly/GWSi50WNlOP
Join us for our next Expert Voices on problem-solving courts in New Zealand next week on the 28th!
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expert-voi...
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expert-voi...
Expert Voices: Problem-solving courts in New Zealand
Join us at 10am on the 28th August for our next Expert Voices event on the development & growth of problem-solving courts in New Zealand.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Join us for our next Expert Voices on problem-solving courts in New Zealand next week on the 28th!
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expert-voi...
We are delighted to be joined by Oliver Fredrickson & Judge Ida Malosi who will share their expertise and insights. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expert-voi...
Our new evidence briefing highlights the multiple & intersecting needs faced by women attending criminal court as defendants, victims, or witnesses, and highlights opportunities to improve women’s experiences of court & ensure that the courts can better meet their needs.
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Improving the criminal court experience for women | Centre for Justice Innovation
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July 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our new evidence briefing highlights the multiple & intersecting needs faced by women attending criminal court as defendants, victims, or witnesses, and highlights opportunities to improve women’s experiences of court & ensure that the courts can better meet their needs.
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Our new briefing looks at the Crime & Policing Bill currently passing through Parliament.
It outlines evidence strongly suggesting that Respect Orders, a new civil order to tackle anti-social behaviour, will have a range of back-fire effects & offers evidence-backed alternatives
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It outlines evidence strongly suggesting that Respect Orders, a new civil order to tackle anti-social behaviour, will have a range of back-fire effects & offers evidence-backed alternatives
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July 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Our new briefing looks at the Crime & Policing Bill currently passing through Parliament.
It outlines evidence strongly suggesting that Respect Orders, a new civil order to tackle anti-social behaviour, will have a range of back-fire effects & offers evidence-backed alternatives
ow.ly/Pk6A50Wr6M5
It outlines evidence strongly suggesting that Respect Orders, a new civil order to tackle anti-social behaviour, will have a range of back-fire effects & offers evidence-backed alternatives
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Our latest report featured by the brilliant Russell Webster ⬇️
Join us on Monday 14th July to hear all about our findings, alongside Phillip Bowen & Emily Spurrell. Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1417453324...
Join us on Monday 14th July to hear all about our findings, alongside Phillip Bowen & Emily Spurrell. Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1417453324...
Out of court resolutions bring justice to victims
@transformjustice.bsky.social report finds victims focused on preventing other victims as priority. www.russellwebster.com/out-of-court...
@transformjustice.bsky.social report finds victims focused on preventing other victims as priority. www.russellwebster.com/out-of-court...
Out of court resolutions bring justice to victims
Transform Justice report finds victims focused on preventing other victims as priority.
www.russellwebster.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our latest report featured by the brilliant Russell Webster ⬇️
Join us on Monday 14th July to hear all about our findings, alongside Phillip Bowen & Emily Spurrell. Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1417453324...
Join us on Monday 14th July to hear all about our findings, alongside Phillip Bowen & Emily Spurrell. Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1417453324...
In this new blog, our Director, Phillip Bowen, reflects on part one of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, and how we can deliver a courts system shift.
Read it here: justiceinnovation.org/articles/hal...
Read it here: justiceinnovation.org/articles/hal...
July 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In this new blog, our Director, Phillip Bowen, reflects on part one of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, and how we can deliver a courts system shift.
Read it here: justiceinnovation.org/articles/hal...
Read it here: justiceinnovation.org/articles/hal...