Racial Disparity and the Criminal Justice System
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Little progress on racial disparity in prisons
Prison Reform Trust reveals outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic prisoners have failed to improve more than five years after the Lammy Review into racial disparity.
Race consciousness and the law
The notion that the law should be ‘colourblind’ and ‘race neutral’ is a barrier to eradicating and challenging racist and discriminatory practice.
The wellbeing of young men in prison
Spark Inside report on the wellbeing of young men in custody, particularly young black men who are over-represented.
The state of youth justice (2023)
The Youth Justice Statistics for 2021/22 provide some glimmers of hope as well as ongoing challenges.
The experiences of Black men in prison and Black prison staff
Divisions between black prisoners and white prison staff are entrenched throughout the prison service, and black prison staff report very negative experiences at work.
Young people on youth diversion
Young people on how their contact with the youth justice system is influenced by their ethnic background.
Just 36% Black young people trust the police
Crest Advisory report on the perspectives of Black children on policing and Stop and Search.
Inclusive Britain?
What does the government promise to do to tackle racial and ethnic disparities in the justice arena?
Tackling double disadvantage
A 10-point action plan to end inequality for Black, Asian, minoritised and
migrant women in the criminal justice system.
The State of the Youth Justice System in 2022
The Youth Justice Board annual statistics highlight concerns over racial disparity and high numbers of children on remand.
Black and mixed heritage boys get poor support from youth offending services
Probation inspectors find “significant deficits” in the quality of work conducted by youth offending services and partner agencies with black and mixed heritage boys.
Black women with criminal records face harsher barriers to employment
Black women with criminal records face harsher barriers to employment – report from Working Chance
