The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published a paper entitled ‘Inclusive Justice: a system designed for all’. Whilst the EHRC was already conducting an inquiry into the fair treatment… Read more

The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented all of us with unprecedented challenges, especially whilst under lockdown. As a direct response, emergency legislation has been passed to ensure compliance with new… Read more

The COVID19 pandemic has meant that every aspect of society, including the Criminal Justice System, has had to adapt to the many new challenges that we face. With much criminal… Read more

  We were called to the police station recently to represent a client who had been arrested in relation to an allegation of murder. The police told us that during… Read more

New rules and guidance have been published (for both Magistrates and Crown Court cases) Everyone must adhere to these rules. The Transforming Summary Justice and Better Case Management initiatives are… Read more

Neurodiversity (ND) refers to neurological variations in the way the human brain functions. Neurodivergent people may have received a medical diagnosis of autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, Tourette Syndrome, Acquired… Read more

If you have been recalled to prison following a breach of your licence conditions, the Public Defender Service (PDS) may be able to help. The Public Protection Casework Section at… Read more