Justice in UK

The following outlines my recent works on justice in UK. Discussions are welcome.

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Compared to 2010/11:

  • Your case has less chance of being brought to court

  • It takes longer to deliver justice to you

  • You are more likely to become a victim again

Reasons for court closures:

  • Budget savings

  • Court modernisation

Mechanism:

What is the story behind the changes in justice? Complementary effects of court closures (Luo, 2023)

Role of magistrates’ court:

  • Every criminal case enters a magistrates’ court first.

  • 93% of defendants were sentenced in magistrates’ courts between 2009 and 2019.

What are your concerns about justice?

  • Can you receive justice? (Fairness)

  • How long does it take to receive justice? (Timeliness)

  • Does justice prevent bad things happen again? (Effectiveness)