Transform Justice - Resolving crime out of court Evidence shows that resolving crime without going to court can reduce reoffending and address victims’ needs

🔗 Explore our work on out-of-court resolutions here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/focus-areas/... and let us know your thoughts below ⬇️

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How can courts ensure that every defendant feels seen and heard throughout the process? We’d love to hear your thoughts below ⬇️

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Could our courts and justice system do more to accommodate people experiencing homelessness, both practically and procedurally?

💭 We’d love to hear your thoughts. How could things be improved?

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This case is deeply concerning. How can our magistrates’ courts allow someone so clearly unable to participate in their own trial to be treated this way? Where is the adherence to fair trial rights - or basic human empathy?

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One way to mitigate these delays - as suggested by the courtwatcher quoted in the image above - would be for the court to check the pre-sentence report was ready prior to the hearing. This simple suggestion could save a lot of court time!

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👁️‍🗨️“CourtWatch has given me a lot to think about.”

One month on from the end of the project, our volunteer courtwatchers have been reflecting about what they learned from their courtwatching experiences; the good and the bad, and what they might do differently going forward.

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Have you experienced faulty video technology in court? How important do you think it is that everyone in the courtroom can see video evidence? Let us know your thoughts below ⬇️

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But - all things considered - should the man even have been charged in the first place? Would the police’s initial instinct of taking him to hospital be more appropriate than custody? Let us know what you think below ⬇️

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Have you encountered any issues with accessibility in London’s magistrates’ courts? What are your thoughts on this matter? Let us know below ⬇️
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What do you think about this shocking case? Let us know below 👇 🧵[12/12]

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Defendants on video – conveyor belt justice or a revolution in access? - Transform Justice

Have you experienced a video link in court? What are your thoughts? Let us know below👇 And if you’re interested to find out more, check out our report ‘Defendants on video – conveyor belt justice or a revolution in access?’ www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/... #CourtWatchLondon [5/5]

Is it time to bring an end to these old-fashioned traditions? Or is saying ‘my friend’ just a harmless formality?

Let us know what you think below 👇

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"It seems that between respect for the judge or magistrate, and consideration for the defendant or people in the public gallery, the former always wins."

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A huge thank you again to Michael for his contributions to this project, and for being our second volunteer spotlight of CourtWatch London 2.0!

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We'll definitely be keeping an eye on our courtwatchers’ reflections on gender dynamics in the courtroom. Stay tuned… [5/5]

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