By Steve Gallant The Justice for Prison Leavers event is both timely and important, and one that is, for me, deeply personal. For this series, I was invited to take part in a conversation with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of the UK’s leading forensic psychiatrists and psychotherapists, whose decades
Kirsty Rogers Chief Sustainability Officer for DWF Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires confronting the systems that enable exploitation, inequality, and violence. Modern slavery sits at the intersection of several global goals—SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16
We’re delighted that Fine Cell Work will be joining us at our event on 18th May at the Old Bailey. If you’re coming along, don’t miss their stand – this beautiful Cell Quilt will be on display. “Fine Cell Work’s Cell Quilt is a hanging quilt depicting
by Claire Hubberstey, CEO, One Small Thing “I spent many years in the revolving door going in and out of prison, every time I tried so hard to put the puzzle together – but being released homeless without an address, without a doctor, with no access to benefits or a bank
by Joe Abbott As part of their experience on the TechStart programme, interns Zak and Ivanildo attended the second event in the Justice For All series, Justice for the Accused, held at the Old Bailey. For both students from Saracens High School, it was a unique opportunity to step into
If the criminal justice system exists for anyone, surely it is for the victims of crime. Survivors of violence and exploitation are some of the most vulnerable, yet, the criminal justice process is long and complex and fails to adequately take account of their trauma. That is why the opportunity
Alderman & Sheriff Robert Hughes-Penney One of the great privileges of my role as Sheriff of the City of London is residing within the Old Bailey, witnessing the workings of the justice system up close. It is a position that demands deep respect for the rule of law in this
Highlights from the Series
It is a privilege to be here tonight, among such a well informed audience. Many of us came to modern slavery the same way, by being sickened about what is happening and the realisation that it is all around us. I also come at this with my experiences as a
The RAND paper focuses on modern slavery as a form of exploitation affecting vulnerable individuals across sectors such as agriculture, construction and domestic work. It outlines how exploitation is driven by a mix of personal vulnerability and systemic factors, and emphasises that modern slavery carries significant social and economic costs.
By James Clarry CEO, Justice & Care If the criminal justice system exists for anyone, surely it is for the victims of crime. Survivors of violence and exploitation are some of the most vulnerable, yet, the criminal justice process is long and complex and fails to adequately take account of
This briefing paper was prepared to support the second event of the Justice for All conference series, ‘Justice for the Accused.’ RAND Europe is a research partner for this series, which is a year-long programme of events that examines the challenges facing modern justice systems. This paper reflects on the
In his keynote address at Justice for the Accused, Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls, argued that modern justice must be equally accessible and fair to everyone, and that the complexity and volume of civil and criminal cases today require embracing new technologies like AI to deliver outcomes
Brett Dixon Vice President of the Law Society The Justice for All debates are right to concentrate on criminal justice and bring much-needed insights to a wide audience. In this blog we highlight a crucial but under-appreciated part of our justice system: criminal defence solicitors. For the last 40 years
800 YEARS OF JUSTICE: MAGNA CARTA TO UN SDG 16 A REFLECTION ON THE RULE OF LAW AND ITS PLACE IN A FAIR AND FUNCTIONAL SOCIETY 1. My topic this evening is the Rule of Law and its place in a fair and functional society. The rule of law is
As the research partner for the Justice for All Series, RAND Europe has produced the first paper accompanying the programme. The study explores how the principles established at Runnymede over 800 years ago continue to shape modern governance, law, and economic growth. Connecting the Magna Carta to the United Nations’
In 1225, the Magna Carta laid the foundation for the rule of law in England—a bold declaration that justice should be accessible, fair, and accountable. Eight centuries later, we continue to build on that legacy, striving to deliver justice for all in a world that has grown more complex,
Richard Miller Head of Justice at The Law Society of England and Wales As the landmark Justice for All Series event series begins, the Law Society’s head of justice Richard Miller considers the importance of the justice system to our society, and how we can all be advocates for
Guest blog provided by Serco, our series sponsor. In 1225, the Magna Carta laid the foundation for the rule of law in England—a bold declaration that justice should be accessible, fair, and accountable. Eight centuries later, we continue to build on that legacy, striving to deliver justice for all
Justice for All Series at the Old Bailey A bold new initiative exploring the future of justice in the UK has been announced today. The Justice for All Series is a year-long programme of high-level events that will bring together leaders from the legal, political, corporate, and civic sectors to