The prospect of a former president of Brazil facing a long prison sentence highlights the discrepancy in access to justice between privileged and ordinary Brazilians, writes Omar Phoenix Khan
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Speech
13 July 2017
Through partnership and coalition-building, advocacy and research, we work to inspire social justice solutions to the problems society faces, so that many responses that criminalise and punish are no longer required.
Comment
12 July 2017
Sharon Walker assesse the expansion of the executive within the criminal justice system in the Republic of Ireland, and the impact on punishment decisions
Comment
5 July 2017
The law rarely holds powerful individuals to account. The Grenfell disaster is unlikely to be different, argue Steve Tombs and David Whyte
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Comment
13 June 2017
Islington councillor Diarmaid Ward calls on the Ministry of Justice to release empty flats at HMP Pentonville to provide much needed homes
Comment
7 June 2017
Mike Guilfoyle reflects on his time supervising 'Lindsay' who had a personality disorder
Comment
30 May 2017
Something needs to be done quickly to deal with the mess created by restrictions on police bail, argues Ed Cape
Comment
17 May 2017
Glyn Robbins calls for prison land in London to remain in public ownership and redeveloped into genuinely affordable homes
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3 May 2017
Will McMahon calls for investment in social work and mental health services rather than the police
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2 May 2017
In his latest reflection, Mike Guilfoyle recalls Eithne and the need for a protective sentence in court
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28 April 2017
The redevelopment of the former Holloway prison site is an opportunity to invest in the future of Islington, argues Matt Ford