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Here you can find over 500 posts tracking every major development in criminal justice since 2011. You can track crime trends, court modernisation and digitisation programmes and the impact of austerity. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.

Magistrates’ remand decisions “unfair”

Research from the charity JUSTICE finds bail processes are not being properly followed in the magistrates’ courts, undermining the fairness of remand decision-making.

Even tougher on crime

The 2023 King’s Speech includes provisions for more whole-life sentences and key changes to the parole system.

Devolving Justice in practice

Crest Advisory examines justice devolution via four case studies (Avon & Somerset, Greater Manchester, London & West Mids).

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Public debate on sentencing “dysfunctional”

The Justice Committee warns that public debate on sentencing is “stuck in a dysfunctional and reactive cycle” and calls on the Government to identify where there may be genuine gaps between sentencing policy and public opinion.

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