The UK is safer & stronger with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). New paper sets out how ECHR membership supports national security, international cooperation & UK influence abroad. Ft. foreword by Lord Carlile, @bricksilk.bsky.social & Sir Max Hill. justice.org.uk/news/former-...

Have you represented a client at a Parole Board hearing? We want to hear from you. JUSTICE and Art Not Evidence are working together to understand how music features in Parole hearings. Take our 5-minute survey to share your insights. Fill in the form here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Our deputy legal director, Ellen Lefley, is quoted throughout the Joint Committee on Human Rights' new report on AI. She calls for a dedicated AI bill, saying that while AI can offer significant economic benefits, this growth is only worth having if rights are protected. Link below 👇

We are thrilled to announce that Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Kate Green will be joining our Annual Conference for a panel on the future of justice devolution. 📅 Friday 30 October 📍 Clifford Chance, London Get your ticket here: justice.org.uk/events/annua...

Andy Burnham may not drop plans to restrict access to jury trials, despite previously suggesting he would, according to The Times. The PM could still back proposals to remove the right of defendants to opt for a jury trial for “either way” offences. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... (1/3)

Judges could decide which cases go to jury trial

Proposal is among options being considered by Andy Burnham to amend court reforms put before parliament under Sir Keir Starmer

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Family justice “at risk from AI transcription tools” zurl.co/fYM9I

Family justice “at risk from AI transcription tools”

Social workers' use of AI transcription tools is “impacting the integrity of written documents”, with “significant risks” for family justice.

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Wearing our T-shirt, award-winning playwright Suzie Miller explains why the fight to defend jury trials is reaching a key stage. Help us make the case for juries by grabbing your own JUSTICE tee, designed by David Shrigley: justiceuk.teemill.com/product/juri...

The early bird sale for JUSTICE's Annual Conference ends soon! Join us at Clifford Chances's London office on 30 October to hear from brilliant speakers including ICC judge Kimberly Prost & AWO legal director Ravi Naik. Get your ticket here: justice.org.uk/events/annua...

One in six people with a legal problem have used an AI chatbot for help, new research by JUSTICE & the Administrative Fairness Lab shows. Our study surveyed 3,287 people across the UK, giving the 1st large-scale insight into how the public use chatbots for legal support. (1/5)

According to reports, the government is looking at exempting anyone convicted of ‘unlawful act’ manslaughter from early release. This could prevent two of PC Harper’s killers from leaving prison in January - but it would come with complications. (1/4) www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Rule change could block release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers

Ministers are considering exempting a type of manslaughter from the early release scheme as a way to keep Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole behind bars

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Parliament returns next month - and plans to restrict jury trials are still on the table. We will keep making the case for juries until the government drops its proposals. Support our work by grabbing a JUSTICE T-shirt, designed by David Shrigley. Link below 👇

🔎A new report co-authored by Shaila Pal, Director of King’s Legal Clinic, and @justicehq.bsky.social has highlighted legal support inequality facing Windrush survivors seeking compensation. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-rep...

New report highlights legal support inequality facing Windrush survivors seeking compensation | King's College London

A new report co-authored by Shaila Pal, Director of King’s Legal Clinic, and JUSTICE has found that survivors of the Home Office Windrush scandal should be given free legal support, as victims of the ...

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Windrush survivors should receive the same free legal support given to victims of the Post Office & Infected Blood scandals, JUSTICE has found. Our new report compares the various compensation schemes in detail – and finds no justification for treating Windrush claimants differently. (1/5)

Windrush survivors should receive the same free legal support given to victims of the Post Office & Infected Blood scandals, JUSTICE has found. Our new report compares the various compensation schemes in detail – and finds no justification for treating Windrush claimants differently. (1/5)

We’re delighted to welcome Judge Kimberly Prost as a keynote speaker at this year’s JUSTICE Annual Conference. A Judge of the International Criminal Court since 2018, she will bring invaluable expertise to discussions. Join us in London on 30 October! justice.org.uk/events/annua...

Reform UK’s proposal to deport foreign national prisoners has “all the hallmarks of the failed Rwanda plan," Zoe Bantleman, our legal director, told @the-independent.com. Prisoners sent to El Salvador may also face torture and degrading treatment, she warned. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Reform pledge to deport foreign criminals ‘leaves them at risk of torture’

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has opened talks with the government of El Salvador on potentially renting prison spaces

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Our Director of Strategy & Impact Tyrone Steele spoke to @lbc.co.uk about changes to plans to free up prison spaces by shortening sentences. Emergency measures are necessary - but the crisis will return unless steps are taken to reverse years of underinvestment in the justice system.

📢 JUSTICE is recruiting a new Treasurer and two Board Members. We're particularly keen to hear from people with significant financial management/accountancy, fundraising, or communications experience from outside the legal sector. Apply by 21 Sept 9am: www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation...

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Find charity work with JUSTICE today. Take a look at current charity jobs and apply online through CharityJob.

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👍In 2016, David Shrigley put a giant thumbs-up sculpture in Trafalgar Square – now he has designed a T-shirt for JUSTICE! 🎺 All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone. Get yours: justiceuk.teemill.com/product/juri...

📢 Join us for this year's JUSTICE Annual Lecture, featuring Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC: former UK Judge at the European Court of Human Rights. 📅 24 November 📍 Manchester 🎟️ Free, with in-person & virtual attendance Register today: justice.org.uk/events/justi...

Series 1 of Law for Lawmakers wrapped up last week. Over 9 episodes, we heard from Westminster’s leading voices, including: ⚖️ Karl Turner on jury trials 🌍 Robert Buckland on the ECHR 🔇 Shami Chakrabarti on protest rights Catch up here: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk Stay tuned for Series 2...

🎺 Want to support JUSTICE in style? Buy our new T-shirt, designed by none other than David Shrigley. It features an original drawing in his signature style. All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone. Get yours: justiceuk.teemill.com/product/juri...

“From the Post Office scandal to Andrew Malkinson, we've seen how the justice system can fail innocent people. Cutting juries could make that more likely.” – Maxine Peake Maxine explains why jury trials matter for public trust, fair outcomes & judicial independence. @andyburnham.bsky.social (1/2)

INTERVIEW: IBAHRI Director Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC guested on @justicehq.bsky.social's Law for Lawmakers podcast. She talked with @fionarutherford.bsky.social about her efforts to evacuate 100+ #women judges & their families from #Afghanistan in 2021. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlob...

Law Beyond Borders with Baroness Kennedy

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With a new Prime Minister taking over, plans to scrap jury trials are reaching a critical stage. In the 1st edition of the Young JUSTICE newsletter, we break down how we got here — and what might happen next. Sign up to receive it tomorrow morning 👇 www.justice.org.uk/get-involved...

We are delighted to welcome Dame Susanna McGibbon DCB KC to the JUSTICE Council. Formerly HM Procurator General, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department, she brings exceptional expertise to the role. justice.org.uk/about-us/our...

In the final episode of the series, our President, Baroness Helena Kennedy, discusses defending the Human Rights Act (HRA) from political attacks. The HRA has strengthened protections for vulnerable groups across society, she says, from children to the elderly. 📺🎧Watch/listen: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

🎺David Shrigley has designed a T-shirt for us! As our work to defend jury trials continues, one thing is clear: 'We will not stop until there is justice.' All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone. Get yours: justiceuk.teemill.com/product/juri...

JUSTICE is looking for an AI Policy Advisor to join our friendly, outcome-focused team. 📍 London (hybrid) ⏰ Full-time, 9-month FTC (maternity cover) 💷 £44,650 per year 🗓️ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Learn more and apply: justice.org.uk/job-opportun...

Next week on the podcast, Baroness Helena Kennedy, our President, reflects on a career fighting for women’s rights. In 2021, she arranged the evacuation of 100+ female judges & their families from Afghanistan – only for the Home Office to turn most away. 🎧📺Subscribe: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

Where public services remain outsourced, JUSTICE's Philip Armitage calls on the government to adopt a rights-based approach. The people who use public services should be at the heart of their design and implementation, he writes for LabourList. labourlist.org/2026/07/a-ri...

'The government should shift to a rights-based approach to outsourcing' - LabourList

Where the government does decide to continue outsourcing service delivery, they must ensure, that providers respect peoples’ rights.

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