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Author: Russell Webster

Russell has been a full time consultant specialising in substance misuse and crime since 1996. Currently he has particular interests in payment by results and digital engagement.

Women in prison don’t get the healthcare they need

Nuffield Trust research finds women prison face a series of challenges and risks because of barriers to accessing health and care services.

Government plans to criminalise all drug users

“Swift, Certain, Tough” Government white paper promises new consequences for drug possession.

What do staff think about the (re-)unified probation service?

Matt Tidmarsh’s preliminary findings on what probation staff think of the (re-)unified service.

10 New Prison Facts From The Summer 2022 Bromley Briefing

Some of the most interesting facts and figures from the Summer 2022 Bromley Briefing prison factfile.

Probation, Mental Health and Criminal Justice: Towards Equivalence

A new book about effective mental health interventions in probation.

The process of going through the courts is a confusing one

Revolving Doors report on why so many people don’t take up legal representation.

Inspectors find MAPPA work inconsistent

Joint inspection finds MAPPA under-used and inconsistent, despite a 70% increase in caseload in the last decade.

Ex-Armed Service Personnel: Journeys to Harmful Behaviour

The histories of ex-armed services personnel who have committed offences of serious harm to others.

The 2022 MoJ ministerial line-up

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The latest MoJ ministerial team updates.

Gun deaths in Europe

One thing the UK can be proud of is the very low level of gun deaths.

The experience of neurodivergent children in custody

Anne-Marie Day gives neurodivergent children a voice to talk about their experiences in the youth justice system.

Can the courts deter children from crime?

Is the deterrent sentencing of children
justified from a legal, criminological and neuroscientific perspective?

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