Criminal justice (UK)
A starter pack of those working in and around the criminal justice system in the UK (lawyers, NGOs, commentators) - intended as a supplement to the excellent criminologist/ academic packs already out there!
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@gemabbott.bsky.social
@cranstoun.org
We believe in reducing harm, standing up for social justice and empowering change, today. We are a social justice and harm reduction charity.
@we-are-appeal.bsky.social
A non-profit law practice committed to fighting miscarriages of justice and demanding reform of a broken justice system. https://appeal.org.uk/donate
@neurodiversikey.com
š Understanding Unlockedš š Multi-award-winning non-profit dedicated to neurodiversity, law, and justice. neurodiversikey.com
@standoutprogrammes.bsky.social
We empower people to make positive change, realise their potential, and rebuild their lives after prison.
@cleanbrk.bsky.social
Clean Break is a theatre company for women who have experienced the criminal justice system or are at risk. We use theatre to change lives on stage, in prisons and in the community.
@benjamin-knight.com
He/him Full time: Nerd Ex-care kid. State school oik. Legal 500 Barrister (chambers in Manchester and London) Politics snarker Cat dad š³ļøāš Part time: Music Broad- and Pod- caster & Writer of stuff Joined October 2023. 1st UK Law podcaster
@birthcompanions.bsky.social
Birth Companions is a national charity supporting women facing inequality and disadvantage during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. www.birthcompanions.org.uk
@jt-prison-lawyer.bsky.social
Prison Lawyer, Socialist, Dad and SAFC fan (in no particular orderā¦)
@prisonersadvice.bsky.social
Providing access to justice for adult prisoners throughout England and Wales, by offering free and independent advice, support, and representation.
@prisonadvice.bsky.social
Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families. We build stronger families and safer communities across England & Wales.
@fionabawdon.bsky.social
šŗš¦Legal affairs journalist / commissioning editor @LegalActionMag / Co-director ImpactSocialJustice.org / Founder & co-organiser @lalyawards.bsky.social / comms consultant @webelonguk.bsky.social/ Londoner/ Not a lawyer /Always cold / Dogs *and* cats
@rightsofwomen.bsky.social
Womenās legal rights charity supporting women facing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England & Wales since 1975. Campaigns for equality, justice & safety in the law for all women. rightsofwomen.org.uk
@viziervish.bsky.social
Criminal barrister at Great James Street Chambers. Lover of literature, nature, canines, corvids, poetry, purple things and Chelsea FC. Views my own. Interaction ā endorsement.
@communicourt.bsky.social
Provider of HMCTS Appointed Court Intermediaries across England and Wales. We support the effective participation of court users with communication needs in #legal proceedings. Learn more: www.communicourt.co.uk
@russellwebster.com
Researcher, evaluator, consultant & writer in drugs, alcohol & criminal justice. My blog keeps you up-to-date on the latest policy, practice and research.
@vickicji.bsky.social
Deputy Director @cjinnovation.bsky.social - championing innovation in criminal & family justice. FDAC national lead. Trustee @prisonersed.bsky.social. Proud Northerner. Views my own (or ones I like)
@solitaryconf.bsky.social
Dr Sharon Shalev www.solitaryconfinement.org @OxfordCrim @AtlasWomen #SolitaryConfinement #Supermax #Ethics #PrisonHealth #Prison
@janeystarling.bsky.social
Co-director of Level Up. Abolitionist, feminist, trade unionist and writer on a mission to end imprisonment of pregnant women and mothers. welevelup.org
@cjinnovation.bsky.social
Putting practitioners and the evidence at the heart of justice reform.
@manwithbooks.bsky.social
Big Issue #changemaker, Co-director of Penned Up https://pennedup.org.uk/ - a literary festival curated with people in prison for people in prison.
@kellygrehan.bsky.social
Dartford Labour Councillor, Deputy Leader of Dartford Labour Group, Policy Manager for a justice charity. Co- vice chair of Fabian Women's Network
@sellottie.bsky.social
The bread is mouldy and the circus has low attendance - criminal justice/3rd sector - she/her
@clockwatcher.bsky.social
PhD candidate at Edinburgh University Director at Flip of the Coin CIC www.flipofthecoin.scot Social science Public health Lived Experience Criminology Director of Policy and Advocacy at Experience for Justice Collective.
@nickcookuk.bsky.social
Director of Young Peopleās Services for @childrenssociety.bsky.social | Trustee Rees Foundation | Curious about social change and tackling social inequality | Avid coffee drinker | Views all mine
@nerys-a.bsky.social
Executive Director at The Childrenās Society - all things young people & impact, creating waves of change. Mum to 3 humans & a dog; school guv & slow runner. Love to laugh ā¦ my words & pictures here (she/her)
@shantidas.bsky.social
Journalist. Previously: Observer & Sunday Times. Orwell prize for exposing Britainās social evils 2023 shantidasjournalist@gmail.com https://www.theguardian.com/profile/shanti-das
@prtuk.bsky.social
The Prison Reform Trust is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. Links and retweets are not endorsements.
@fergusmcneill.bsky.social
Criminologist interested mainly in punishment, rehabilitation and reintegrationā¦ increasingly explored via creative methods. Also a singer-songwriter, when I can find the time.
@shad1126.bsky.social
Cybercrime Researcher | PhD Candidate @uclcs @ucl | Product Analyst @StopScamsUK | Created http://csphdfellowships.org | Prev @BristolCyberSec @CMSExperiment @CERN @CERNopenlab š sharad1126.github.io
@rozburgin.bsky.social
Criminal defence and housing barrister āļø Protest rights š© Landlord-tenant law for tenants š” Garden Court North Chambers š³ ex- Greater Manchester Law Centre āØ Own views š¤ https://gcnchambers.co.uk/barrister/rosalind-burgin/
@aiqbal.bsky.social
King's Counsel. Serious crime and professional discipline. Park Square Barristers (Leeds), Lincoln House Chambers (Manchester) & Libertas Chambers (London).
@kanupriya.bsky.social
PhD scholar at the Cambridge Institute of Criminology studying womenās intimate relationships & re(marriages) in prisons in India| Incoming post-doctoral researcher at University of Nottingham working on ethnicity and desistance| Dog Mom in between š¾
@re-think.bsky.social
Author of 'Restorative Practice at Work'. Co-presenter 'Relational Practice' podcasts. Interests: education; behaviour; relationships; patient safety; NHS People Promise; Quality Improvement; culture; psychology. www.restorativethinking.co.uk
@joshuarozenberg.bsky.social
KC (hon). UK's most experienced full-time legal commentator. Honorary bencher, Gray's Inn. Former solicitor (non-practising). Writes at https://rozenberg.substack.com
@higherplain.bsky.social
Visiting Professor in Criminology USW, Desistance, Well-Being, Social Science, Policy, Anti-Racism, Research, Reflective Practice. SFHEA. All views my own. higherplainresearchandeducation.co.uk
@toufiquehossain.bsky.social
Director of Duncan Lewis, Public Law https://bsky.app/profile/dlpubliclaw.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/600daseJRW7AMQEaCNvX7W?si=0niEubN0SBaybjw75nu4fw
@jimrobottom.bsky.social
Rights, wrongs & Talking Heads songs. Barrister @matrixchambers, phd @KCL_Law Views mine, not a burning buildingās.
@profanewton.bsky.social
Professor of Criminology & Policing, Co-Director Safety & Sustainability @NTU | Academic Advisor to Notts Violence Reduction Partnership | Interests: crime, policing, transport, violence prevention, policy evaluation | data science | problem solving | EBP
@lostmothers.bsky.social
Exploring how women and professionals involved with the criminal justice system experience enforced separation of newborn babies
@midwifeteacher.bsky.social
Associate Professor. Midwife. Nurse. Mother. Researcher. Pregnancy & Motherhood in prison. ESRC Lead researcher on The Lost Motherās Project www.lostmothers.org orcid ID: 0000-0002-5778-7559 University of Hertfordshire.
@katrinhohl.bsky.social
Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at City St Georgeās, University of London. Independent advisor to the UK government. Researches and writes about police & criminal justice responses to sexual violence and domestic abuse.
@vickihcardwell.bsky.social
CEO at Spark Inside. Focused on unlocking potential and talent in prisons. Formerly Criminal Justice Alliance, Revolving Doors Agency & T2A Alliance.
@cassiarowland.bsky.social
Senior researcher in public services @Instituteforgov, passionate about crime. Formerly @CrestAdvisory. Also trustee @EndometriosisUK
@jonbcollins.bsky.social
Chief Executive of Prisonersā Education Trust and criminal justice nerd.
@angelacossins.bsky.social
Personal account. Probation Service national lead for our work in prisons , with the Parole Board, Families & Resettlement ā¦ & I love to cook
@lindseybampton.bsky.social
Safeguarding Adults Board & Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager. CofE National Safeguarding Panel member. Ex Probation Officer. ā Hiking, baking, afternoon naps, frozen margaritas, chess ā TV involving real life police or hospitals, liquorice
@iofiv.bsky.social
TAFKA NightJack - Orwell Prize Winner - Library Volunteer - Labour Party & GMB member - Retired Agent of Karma - 33 Minute Podcaster - Snivelling Minion.
@acatfromgreece.bsky.social
ā¦joined the police. Pig in a wig: full time criminal barrister, part time response cop. Once described as 'quite personable'.
@drellac.bsky.social
Associate Professor at UCL. Lead a research group on human trafficking, smuggling and exploitation. Tired and jaded. Send snacks.
@debcoles13.bsky.social
Director @INQUEST_org expertise on contentious deaths & their investigation. Social justice research & policy. Feminist. Abolitionist. Advisor @cleanbrk
@rickmuirbskysocial.bsky.social
Director of the Police Foundation, the UK's independent policing think tank. Formerly at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Ex Councillor. Dad. From Teesside #UTB.
@hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social
Independent inspectorate reporting on conditions for and treatment of those in prisons, young offender institutions and immigration detention facilities. Learn more at: https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/
@jengba.bsky.social
Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association. Common Law used against common people that makes no common sense. Official website www.jengba.co.uk
@phatsilkkc.bsky.social
Criminal Defence & Inquests barrister at Lamb Building, London & Central Chambers, Manchester. Dedicated to advocacy, Middle Temple, Legal Education (Hon. Prof at Univ of Kent) & access to justice. 6th Dan Judo (BJC & proud) Rufus & Christa keep me sane.
@dialogjane.bsky.social
Dialogue for systemic change, humanising and connecting. Social change - prison reform - dialogic education - climate š dialogue-associates.com apfpd.org #fbpe
@ellarabaiotti.bsky.social
Head of Department for Criminology, Sociology & Social Policy, Swansea University | Former Probation Officer | Convenor of Wales Probation Development Group at Wales Centre for Crime & Social Justice https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4179-499X
@gus-silverman.bsky.social
Civil liberties solicitor. Heads the Bristol Actions Against Public Authorities team at @dpg_law. Views my own. https://dpglaw.co.uk/lawyers/gus-silverman/
@sperls.bsky.social
Public lawyer and parole specialist. Director of SL5 Legal. https://www.SL5Legal.co.uk
@gavinbrewis.bsky.social
PhD Candidate researching Neds & Ned Culture (1995-2008) through an Oral History of Trauma and Emotions. SGSAH Doctoral Research Committee. Education For Tomorrow Advisory Board. #emotions #trauma #violence #culture
@carolinejbald.bsky.social
Lecturer in Social Work. University of Essex, UK. Research: #justice social work, braininjury, AI education. RSW prev Probation.[BISWG.co.uk chair & BASW Criminal Justice Co-chair]. Founding Co-Chair ESWRA SW Crime & CJ SIG https://linktr.ee/CarolineJBald
@maxjlhardy.bsky.social
Barrister | TV legal consultant (Mr Bates, Landscapers, Criminal UK, Defending the Guilty) | Legal blogger & media commentator | Kalisher Trust Trustee Blogs, lectures, podcasts, profiles here: https://linktr.ee/MaxJLHardy
@revdoors.bsky.social
National charity working to end the revolving door of crisis & crime. Posts from the team. Website: https://revolving-doors.org.uk/ Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4fnnrcns Work with us: https://revolving-doors.org.uk/work-with-us/
@agenda-alliance.bsky.social
We are bold, ambitious feminists, working to end the cycle of harm so all women and girls can thrive. Our mission is to change systems and services to better support women and girls at the sharpest edge of adversity. https://www.agendaalliance.org
@emma-mcclure.bsky.social
Parole Solicitor @SL5 Criminal Justice & Critical Thinking Association of Prison Lawyers Committee Former YLAL Co-Chair She/Her
@article39.bsky.social
We fight for children's rights in institutional settings. Interim Director - Jez Tigani. More on our website here: https://article39.org.uk
@thehowardleague.bsky.social
Building a more humane and effective response to crime. Join: https://howardleague.org/membership/ Give: http://PayPal.Me/howardleague
@ungripp.bsky.social
UNGRIPP campaigns on behalf of everyone affected by the Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection (IPP) in England and Wales.
@sixjbd.bsky.social
Barrister (exclusively criminal defence) Liverpool eXiteer www.7hs.co.uk/personnel/jonathan-duffy/
@thesccjr.bsky.social
The Centre is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier, Stirling and Strathclyde. SCCJR aims to produce research that informs policy and practice and advances our understanding of justice. https://linktr.ee/sccjr
@jeffs63.bsky.social
Yorkshire based criminal and regulatory solicitor. Liberal, left-ish and apparently a bit woke. Likes dogs, real ale and rugby league (Hull FC). Treat others as you would wish to be treated. Personal account. Views are my own. No DMs please.
@dottyb.bsky.social
I am a mother, grandmother and wife. I am also Professor of social Justice and Public Policy at Teesside University. After 12 years on Twitter I am starting again here.
@drcodyporter.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer and UG Programme Lead UWE Bristol | Investigative interviewing, lie detection, mental health & offending behaviour | Deputy Editor II-RP Psychologist | Criminologist
@omemiserum2.bsky.social
Criminal Solicitor with probably more time in than you have lived. Very grumpy. Remembers when cases were prepared properly. @omemiserum@mstdn.social
@nick-mann.bsky.social
Director of Comms at Prison Advice and Care Trust. Interested in anything politics, criminal justice and charity. Camberwell, SE London. www.prisonadvice.org.uk
@prisonersed.bsky.social
Prisoners' Education Trust (PET) offers distance learning courses and advice and guidance to people in prison. We use our policy and advocacy work to improve prison education. Support us here: prisonerseducation.org.uk/donate
@chrisstacey.bsky.social
Proud chief executive of Prisoners Abroad. Trustee YMCA Lincolnshire. Ex director at Clinks and Unlock. Churchill fellow. Husband. Dad of 2. Views my own.
@crimeline.co.uk
Digital knowledge platform for criminal law & regulatory professionals, government & Judiciary. Andrew Keogh, Barrister www.CrimeLine.co.uk
@legalclaret.bsky.social
Legal. Travels. Triathlon (slowly), golf (wildly), diving (occasionally), lifts (moderately) snowboarding (badly) and West Ham (TID). Eats. Adores cats. Frenglish. āPulchritudinousā, āBARRISTER FUCKFACEā, scobberlotcherā āsomeone who should know betterā
@thebarwithmb.bsky.social
Member of the Criminal Bar. www.mountfordchambers.com Views all my own and mostly wrong.
@brummybar.bsky.social
Head of No 5 Chambers. Leader of the Midland Circuit 2021-24, Criminal Silk, wife, mother to two boys, and chief tummy tickler to our dog Clemmie
@kirkkorner.bsky.social
Courts Correspondent for the London Standard www.standard.co.uk Daily coverage from the biggest court cases in London and beyond
@tomblackburn88.bsky.social
Solicitor Advocate. I specialise in criminal law. Also player of games and baker of goods, when time allows.
@ffkc.bsky.social
King's Counsel, 23ES and Trinity Chambers (Newcastle), criminal advocate, once a classicist, occasional LRB contributor, mostly human.
@policefoundationuk.bsky.social
The only independent think tank in the UK focused on improving policing. Hosted the Strategic Review of Policing https://www.police-foundation.org.uk/
@hjacivillibs.bsky.social
A dedicated feed from the Civil Liberties & Human Rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors. Protecting rights is our priority. https://www.hja.net/legal-services/civil-liberties-and-human-rights/ Tel: 0330 822 5788
@transformjustice.bsky.social
Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open, and compassionate justice system. šļø Podcast | šļø Insights | š„ Community
@cjalliance.bsky.social
We are a network of 200+ organisations and academics working towards a fair and effective criminal justice system. Charity No. 1143038 / Company No. 06331413
@penelopegibbs.bsky.social
My passion is to improve UK justice. Lead charity www.transformjustice.org.uk (email there). Also visiting fellow https://www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/ and chair www.appropriateadult.org.uk