Crime and Justice Issues Society and Culture United Kingdom
Crime and Justice Issues Society and Culture United Kingdom
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Reprieve - Anti death penalty organisation. Information on Britons on death row worldwide, on the death penalty in the Caribbean and in the USA. Links to like-minded institutions.
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Observer Special Reports: Crime and Justice - Selected archive of news and analysis including exclusive online commentary.
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The Howard League for Penal Reform - Independent charity, working for humane and effective reform of the penal system in England and Wales: consultative status with UN, NGO working with the UK Government.
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Guardian Special Reports: Crime - News, comment and backgrounders on issues and specific crimes plus video clips and web resources.
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The Corner House - Supports democratic and community movements for environmental and social justice.
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Prison Information UK - Publishes The Prisons Handbook and maintains the Institute of Prison Law.
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NACRO - The National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders. Works with ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities. Includes campaign news and events diary.
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The Portia Campaign - Fighting against miscarriages of justice in the UK. Includes news and case histories.
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Jeremy Bamber - Article from the East Anglian Daily Times in which Bamber expresses the view that he will eventually be freed from prison.
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Miscarriages of Justice UK - Organisation dedicated to exposing chronic failures within the legal system which has resulted in innocent people being convicted. Provides links to a number of campaigns demanding justice.
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Legal Survival - Site critical of the UK Social Services, NSPCC and CAFCASS, as well as the law enforcement and justice system which defends them. Details procedures which the author argues are unjust or inhumane.
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Telford Training Consultants - Offering approved offender courses for those convicted of drink-driving. Details of courses, on-line application and contact details.
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Hillsborough Justice Campaign - Supporting the fight for justice for the 96 victims of the disaster. Provides a history of the disaster, details of the campaign and information on Liverpool Football Club.
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Stephen Lawrence Inquiry - Online version of Final Report and Action Plan progress associated with Sir William Macpherson's Inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence on 22 April 1993 to identify the lessons to be learned for the investigation and prosecution of racially motivated
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The Prison Reform Trust - Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information.
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Inside Time - A national newspaper for prisoners. Includes news, articles and letters.
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UNLOCK - National Association of Ex-Offenders - Campaigns for better facilities for serving prisoners, and to support ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives. Includes campaign news.
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Guardian Special Reports: Prisons - Ongoing coverage includes news, comment, analysis and backgrounders plus the prison diaries of Erwin James.
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Dismissal of Myra Hindley's Appeal for Release on 30th March 2000 - Full text of the findings of the Lords of Appeal for Judgment.
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Drink Driving.org - Aims to raise public awareness about the dangers and possible consequences of drinking and driving. Provides a list of UK approved offender courses, BAC calculator, court guide, legal advice and sentencing guidelines.
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Centre for Crime and Justice Studies - A social policy and criminal justice think tank. Includes news archive and project details.
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INQUEST - Launched in 1981 to campaign against deaths in custody and for changes in the Coroner's Court system, it is the only organisation in England and Wales which is exclusively concerned with deaths in custody and inquests.
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Hillsborough Football Disaster - Provides a detailed account of the events of April the 15th, 1989. Includes a 20 minute video.
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CCF - The Cognitive Centre Foundation - Independent organisation working with the Criminal Justice System to promote the effective practice of working with criminal offenders
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CjScotland - Daily news service and information exchange about criminal justice in Scotland.
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PoliceUK.com - Online resource for police recruitment and general policing information in the UK. Includes police news, history and background information on police ranks and pay scales.
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Prisoners' Families Helpline - Free and confidential service for anyone who is affected by the imprisonment of a close family member or friend. Includes information sheets, support, FAQ and contact details.
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