In October 2023, the Home Office launched an independent review into disclosure and fraud offences. This review, chaired by Jonathan Fisher KC, forms part of the Fraud Strategy published by the previous government in May 2023. In March 2024, JUSTICE hosted four roundtable events in connection with the review. Click here to read a summarised […]
JUSTICE statement on the far-right attacks and violence
August 7, 2024
“We are appalled by the ongoing riots and violence that are leaving communities devastated and people of colour understandably scared for themselves and their families whilst at home and at work. “These shameful actions follow years of scapegoating and dehumanisation by prominent politicians and parts of the media, fanning the flames of racism and Islamophobia. […]
The King’s Speech
July 24, 2024
On Wednesday 24 July 2024, JUSTICE briefed House of Lords peers ahead of their debate on the new government’s legislative proposals concerning justice and home affairs set out in the King’s Speech. The briefing details JUSTICE’s comments and suggestions for the improvement of several of the proposed Bills. Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill JUSTICE […]
Mental health, human rights & criminal justice bodies unite for reforms to address the “stain” of the IPP sentence
February 26, 2024
An influential cross-sector coalition of mental health bodies, human rights charities and criminal justice organisations have joined forces to call for reforms to address the ongoing injustice of the IPP sentence – described by the former Supreme Court Justice Lord Brown as “the greatest single stain on our criminal justice system”. Members of the coalition […]