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We welcome the commitment of the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, and the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, to divert people with mental health needs away from the justice system where possible and [...]

‘There may only be one real star in the choreography of budget day – the chancellor, with his red box, his photocalls, his theatrical giving with one hand, taking with the other – but the [...]

There is a real risk that swingeing budget cuts will cause a rise in reoffending.  The Government’s plans to reduce prison numbers must be coupled with investment in robust community [...]

Very busy day on Wednesday attending the Revolving Doors Agency conference – excellent day which has helped MJW focus on its next enquiry in July, which is around mental health. Then went [...]

The National Audit Office report “Managing offenders on short custodial sentences” quite clearly demonstrates the urgent need to consider the cost benefit and effectiveness of locking up [...]

What to make of Sadiq Khan and Ken Clarke? As Pete has noted, Khan (and Ed Miliband) empathises with Ken Clarke’s instincts. But, as Sunder Katwala illustrates, Khan’s support is qualified. Khan [...]

Imminent budget cuts are set to create a funding “black hole” in the criminal justice system with catastrophic consequences for innovative community sentences, experts have warned. A [...]

Professionals working within and around the criminal justice system give their views on the green paper. View them on the ‘Making Sense of Criminal Justice’ website.