A crime to be poor
Speech given to the ‘Is it a crime to be poor?’ at the British Science Festival
Why are we using imprisonment for those most in need of care in the community
A new guide will help people who are being prosecuted for TV licence non-payment
COVID-19 worsened UK household debt, financial insecurity, and prisons
The courts should not send anyone to prison for non-payment of council tax or a TV licence
The Vagrancy Act 1824 criminalises homelessness and perpetuates poverty. It should go
Rough sleeping and begging can mean a criminal record, fine and imprisonment
The UK has a long and troubled history penalising people who live in poverty
Taking place on Wednesday 11 November, 19.00 - 20.30, the webinar will bring together an expert panel from…
Since very few women commit violent offences or present a serious risk to the public, why are they in prison
Effective violence prevention can keep vulnerable people out of the criminal justice system