Comment

The cause of criminal justice reform needs more outsiders to shake things up

Tributes to Mike Guilfoyle, who died on 19 November 2023

Effective probation practice sometimes requires maximum flexibility

Serious Violence Reduction Orders are being used far more widely than planned

The presumption against short prison sentences is a blunt tool to address a real problem

Community-based supervision invisible compared to prison

Comprehensive action is need to address racial disparities in joint enterprise prosecutions

It is right that armed police officers face rigorous scrutiny over the use of lethal force

The problem with Victorian prisons is that they are overcrowded and badly maintained

Making a positive difference requires a commitment to procedural justice

Government refusal to share data on Serious Violence Reduction Orders is bad for policy

Transforming the police is now a mainstream concern that can no longer be ignored.