In January 2025, JUSTICE responded to the Call for Evidence for the Independent Sentencing Review 2024-2025 (the “Review”), led by the Rt Hon David Gauke, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. Launched in response to the ongoing prisons overcrowding crisis, the Review is tasked with re-evaluating our ‘sentencing framework’ (the set of […]
JUSTICE intervenes in Manchester 10 appeal, R v Ademola Adedeji
January 15, 2025
JUSTICE intervened in the Court of Appeal case R v Ademola Adedeji in order to raise issues about racial stereotyping, the adultification of black and ethnic minority defendants, and the misinterpretation of drill music as evidence of criminal activity. Read our full submissions in this case here: 2024.12.13 – JUSTICE – Third Party Intervention – […]
JUSTICE intervenes in U3 Supreme Court deprivation of citizenship case
November 20, 2024
Wednesday 20th November, 2024 JUSTICE today intervenes in the Supreme Court case, U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department (UKSC 2023/0145). Its intervention concerns how to ensure appeals against deprivation of citizenship orders protect the Home Secretary’s remit while also protecting the right to be heard of the individual who is subject to […]
The Renters Rights Bill
October 10, 2024
The Renters Rights’ Bill, introduced in September 2024, proposes reform to the private rented sector. This briefing addresses the Bill in advance of its Second Reading in the House of Commons. JUSTICE welcomes many aspects of the legislation, including: However, JUSTICE considers improvement is required for the Bill to achieve its objectives and facilitate all […]
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. […]
New guide to help MPs navigate Parliament and improve lawmaking
July 24, 2024
Wednesday 24th July 2024 JUSTICE’s newly updated Law for Lawmakers guide will be delivered to all new and returning MPs starting today. MPs are tasked with solving our biggest challenges using a notoriously complex Parliamentary system. Today’s guide aims to help them navigate this to ensure democratic, evidence-based lawmaking. The guide follows recent controversies […]
Joint letter on reform of the Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentence
July 11, 2024
Today a joint letter on reform of the Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences was sent to Shabana Mahmood MP, the new Secretary of State for Justice. The letter is endorsed by a broad coalition of experts, civil society and community organisations, leading activists and campaigners, including JUSTICE, who are opposed to the cruel, inhumane and […]
Fiona Rutherford Opening Remarks: Modernising Criminal Justice Conference 2024
June 11, 2024
Welcome to the Modernising Criminal Justice Conference 2024. As part of my introductory remarks, I want to set the scene for today’s event as well as take advantage of having a wide range of sectors, interests and experience in the room to highlight the opportunities presented by being together for the best part of the […]
Outsourced public services lack oversight, accountability and transparency risking people’s rights, says new JUSTICE report
A landmark report out today finds that current government contracting across local and central government fails to protect the rights of individual service users. Some local authorities, are outsourcing medical assessments to determine individuals’ vulnerability in the context of homelessness applications, without even a basic written contract. One third of all public spending – around […]
Statement on Sam Hallam & Victor Nealon
Grand Chamber dismisses application, but recognises devastating impact of wrongful conviction Today, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights held that the test for compensation introduced in 2014 (Section 133(1ZA) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988) is compatible with Article 6 (2) of the European Convention of Human Rights. The case was […]