The Law Society Gazette writes about our report Just Technology, which looks at the adoption of new technology across the justice sector from artificial intelligence to enhanced electronic monitoring.
Young adults should be given special treatment in court because they are immature and need help understanding proceedings, according to a report by an influential legal reform group.
It is instructive to read the conclusions of the Centre for Justice Innovation, querying the lack of progress with sentencing reform in England and Wales.
Use of non-custodial sentences in England and Wales has fallen sharply but risen significantly in Scotland, according to a report highlighting their effectiveness in preventing re-offending.
For much of its 135 years, Scotland’s largest prison has operated in the shadow of its own fearsome reputation. Glasgow’s Barlinnie, “Bar-L” to those who reside within, became synonymous with violence during the 20th century in much the same way as the city it was built to serve.