Together with other respected international and domestic NGOs, JUSTICE today urges diplomats heading to Brighton for negotiations on the future of the European Court of Human Rights to resist calls by the UK for amendment of the European Convention. The real focus of the conference must be the need for States across Europe to improve […]

The Consultation paper recognises JUSTICE’s previous work recommending reform of Section 5, Public Order Act 1986 (“POA”). In our response to the previous consultation on this issue in 2009, we called for broad reform of Section 5 and indicated that the removal of the “insulting” element of the offence should be at a minimum accompanied […]

JUSTICE is deeply concerned that the language used in the Green Paper obscures a series of proposals which would lead to a fundamental shift in the administration of civil justice in this country. Whilst we welcome the Government’s recognition that reform is needed to increase the effectiveness and transparency of independent oversight mechanisms for the […]

JUSTICE has published its response to the Government’s Green Paper on Justice and Security. We strongly criticise Government’s principal proposals– which would give the Government the discretion to trigger the use of secret evidence in any civil proceedings – as an unnecessary, unfair and unjustified interference with the principle of open justice. The Government should think again […]

Commission on a Bill of Rights Discussion Paper: Do we need a UK Bill of Rights? JUSTICE is committed to ensuring that human rights are protected and respected by each of the institutions of Government in the UK. Individuals should have a right to an effective remedy in our domestic courts for violation of those […]

The EU Commission has been consulting on length and conditions of detention in the EU and whether there is need for the EU to legislate in this area. The green paper forms Measure F on the Roadmap on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings. JUSTICE and the ICJ have issued a joint response to the green […]

In May 2012, the UK’s human rights performance will be subject to review by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Yesterday was the deadline for organisations and NGOs to make submissions on the UK’s work since its last Universal Periodic Review in 2008. JUSTICE welcomes some positive developments – like the decision to reduce pre-charge […]

JUSTICE has responded to the UK Border Agency’s consultation on Family Migration. Downloads JUSTICE response to UKBA Family Migration Centre

The Scottish Government has set up a review group chaired by Lord McCluskey to consider what ongoing role the UK Supreme Court should have in considering criminal cases under its devolution jurisdiction. JUSTICE and its Scottish Advisory Group have responded to the consultation. Downloads JUSTICE response to Supreme Court Review

JUSTICE welcomes the proposal to widen access to the Parliamentary Ombudsman by removing the restriction that access should only be granted through an MP. We believe a ‘dual track system’ should exist – allowing complainants the choice of direct access or access via their MPs. In addition, it should be possible to submit complaints in forms […]