Transform Justice
@transformjustice.bsky.social
Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open, and compassionate justice system.
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🎙️ Podcast | 👁️ Insights | 👥 Community
It was a pleasure recording with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe for our latest podcast episode: Restorative justice - bringing the humanity back to justice.
In this episode, we unpack RJ - what it is, how it works and why it can be so hard to access. Listen now! 🎧🔗 pod.fo/e/3895fe
In this episode, we unpack RJ - what it is, how it works and why it can be so hard to access. Listen now! 🎧🔗 pod.fo/e/3895fe
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
It was a pleasure recording with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe for our latest podcast episode: Restorative justice - bringing the humanity back to justice.
In this episode, we unpack RJ - what it is, how it works and why it can be so hard to access. Listen now! 🎧🔗 pod.fo/e/3895fe
In this episode, we unpack RJ - what it is, how it works and why it can be so hard to access. Listen now! 🎧🔗 pod.fo/e/3895fe
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Great to have worked with and support this important project with Fionnuala and Ella from @transformjustice.bsky.social
🚨 New reports 🚨
"Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice"
Translational Fellow Fionnuala Ratcliffe & Ella Thomson (@transformjustice.bsky.social) have written two reports from @vp-centre.bsky.social-funded research 👇
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/identifying-...
"Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice"
Translational Fellow Fionnuala Ratcliffe & Ella Thomson (@transformjustice.bsky.social) have written two reports from @vp-centre.bsky.social-funded research 👇
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/identifying-...
Identifying and promoting good practice in how to effectively resolve more crime without going to court - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
This project seeks to reduce the number of adults prosecuted for minor crimes by supporting police to resolve crime without going to court.
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Great to have worked with and support this important project with Fionnuala and Ella from @transformjustice.bsky.social
🚨New report aimed at police forces
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
🚨New report aimed at police forces
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
What if justice put people first? Restorative justice centres victims, reduces reoffending & creates real accountability. So why is it so hard to access? @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe discuss RJ & efforts to expand its use.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3895fe
What if justice put people first? Restorative justice centres victims, reduces reoffending & creates real accountability. So why is it so hard to access? @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe discuss RJ & efforts to expand its use.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3895fe
February 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
What if justice put people first? Restorative justice centres victims, reduces reoffending & creates real accountability. So why is it so hard to access? @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe discuss RJ & efforts to expand its use.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3895fe
What if justice put people first? Restorative justice centres victims, reduces reoffending & creates real accountability. So why is it so hard to access? @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe discuss RJ & efforts to expand its use.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3895fe
🎙️New Transform Justice Podcast episode out tomorrow!
In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
February 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM
🎙️New Transform Justice Podcast episode out tomorrow!
In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
We're heading into uncharted territory when it comes to prison population levels. In the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, we discuss what exactly could be causing this rise in numbers, and what the possible solutions could be.
🎧Listen to the latest episode now: pod.fo/e/374dde
🎧Listen to the latest episode now: pod.fo/e/374dde
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We're heading into uncharted territory when it comes to prison population levels. In the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, we discuss what exactly could be causing this rise in numbers, and what the possible solutions could be.
🎧Listen to the latest episode now: pod.fo/e/374dde
🎧Listen to the latest episode now: pod.fo/e/374dde
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Govt's court reforms have focussed on crown court backlogs, but they will put more pressure on magistrates courts that also have record backlogs. A great new @transformjustice.bsky.social report looks at the causes of poor productivity in the magistrates
Beyond reasonable delay: efficiency in London magistrates’ courts - Transform Justice
www.transformjustice.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Govt's court reforms have focussed on crown court backlogs, but they will put more pressure on magistrates courts that also have record backlogs. A great new @transformjustice.bsky.social report looks at the causes of poor productivity in the magistrates
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"I can absolutely testify to the incredibly difficult journey of living in the long shadow of the criminal record."
Paula Harriott speaks at the Justice Select Committee on criminal records and rehabilitation last week.
Will you join us in pushing for change? Sign up now ➡️ fairchecks.org.uk
Paula Harriott speaks at the Justice Select Committee on criminal records and rehabilitation last week.
Will you join us in pushing for change? Sign up now ➡️ fairchecks.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
"I can absolutely testify to the incredibly difficult journey of living in the long shadow of the criminal record."
Paula Harriott speaks at the Justice Select Committee on criminal records and rehabilitation last week.
Will you join us in pushing for change? Sign up now ➡️ fairchecks.org.uk
Paula Harriott speaks at the Justice Select Committee on criminal records and rehabilitation last week.
Will you join us in pushing for change? Sign up now ➡️ fairchecks.org.uk
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CourtWatch London in the Law Gazette! 👀
🔗➡️And have a read of our brand new report exploring efficiency (or lack thereof) in London magistrates' courts here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/over-a-...
🔗➡️And have a read of our brand new report exploring efficiency (or lack thereof) in London magistrates' courts here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/over-a-...
Over a third of magistrates' hearings delayed or adjourned, report finds
More than 2,300 hearings in various London courts were observed by volunteer 'courtwatchers' over a five-month period.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CourtWatch London in the Law Gazette! 👀
🔗➡️And have a read of our brand new report exploring efficiency (or lack thereof) in London magistrates' courts here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/over-a-...
🔗➡️And have a read of our brand new report exploring efficiency (or lack thereof) in London magistrates' courts here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/over-a-...
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FairChecks was invited to speak at a Select Committee session on criminal records and rehabilitation.
Here @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explains how criminal records impact social mobility.
💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
Here @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explains how criminal records impact social mobility.
💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
FairChecks was invited to speak at a Select Committee session on criminal records and rehabilitation.
Here @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explains how criminal records impact social mobility.
💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
Here @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explains how criminal records impact social mobility.
💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
💡New Insight 💡
Drawing on our new @courtwatchldn.bsky.social report, @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explores the magistrates' court backlog and what courtwatchers had to say about efficiency in the courts.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
Drawing on our new @courtwatchldn.bsky.social report, @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explores the magistrates' court backlog and what courtwatchers had to say about efficiency in the courts.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
Justice in limbo: what’s causing the court backlog? - Transform Justice
www.transformjustice.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 AM
💡New Insight 💡
Drawing on our new @courtwatchldn.bsky.social report, @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explores the magistrates' court backlog and what courtwatchers had to say about efficiency in the courts.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
Drawing on our new @courtwatchldn.bsky.social report, @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explores the magistrates' court backlog and what courtwatchers had to say about efficiency in the courts.
🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
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CourtWatch London in the Telegraph! @telegraph.co.uk
We've analysed courtwatcher observations from over 2300 hearings across London, to find out what kind of inefficiencies are contributing to the court backlog.
🔗Check out the findings: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
We've analysed courtwatcher observations from over 2300 hearings across London, to find out what kind of inefficiencies are contributing to the court backlog.
🔗Check out the findings: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
Theft and assault cases taking up to four years to get to court
Backlog means suspects forget details of charges and alleged offences by the time they arrive at magistrates
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
CourtWatch London in the Telegraph! @telegraph.co.uk
We've analysed courtwatcher observations from over 2300 hearings across London, to find out what kind of inefficiencies are contributing to the court backlog.
🔗Check out the findings: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
We've analysed courtwatcher observations from over 2300 hearings across London, to find out what kind of inefficiencies are contributing to the court backlog.
🔗Check out the findings: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
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⚠️ New CourtWatch London report!
It’s finally here… the culmination of more than 2300+ magistrates’ court hearings observed, recorded and analysed. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer courtwatchers for making this possible!
Read it now:
🔗 transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
It’s finally here… the culmination of more than 2300+ magistrates’ court hearings observed, recorded and analysed. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer courtwatchers for making this possible!
Read it now:
🔗 transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
Beyond reasonable delay: efficiency in London magistrates’ courts - Transform Justice
transformjustice.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:18 AM
⚠️ New CourtWatch London report!
It’s finally here… the culmination of more than 2300+ magistrates’ court hearings observed, recorded and analysed. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer courtwatchers for making this possible!
Read it now:
🔗 transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
It’s finally here… the culmination of more than 2300+ magistrates’ court hearings observed, recorded and analysed. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer courtwatchers for making this possible!
Read it now:
🔗 transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
💡New Insight 💡
Dr Jill Harbord of University of Sussex explores the marginalisation of people facing homelessness in our magistrates' courts. Read it now ⬇️
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | @crisis-uk.bsky.social | @stmungos.bsky.social
www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
Dr Jill Harbord of University of Sussex explores the marginalisation of people facing homelessness in our magistrates' courts. Read it now ⬇️
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | @crisis-uk.bsky.social | @stmungos.bsky.social
www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
“Am I going to prison?”: how defendants are excluded & marginalised - Transform Justice
www.transformjustice.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
💡New Insight 💡
Dr Jill Harbord of University of Sussex explores the marginalisation of people facing homelessness in our magistrates' courts. Read it now ⬇️
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | @crisis-uk.bsky.social | @stmungos.bsky.social
www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
Dr Jill Harbord of University of Sussex explores the marginalisation of people facing homelessness in our magistrates' courts. Read it now ⬇️
@sheltercharity.bsky.social | @crisis-uk.bsky.social | @stmungos.bsky.social
www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Start the year strong with a big-picture view of criminal justice policy. @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social reflect on the reforms and debates that shaped 2025 & look ahead to 2026.
🎧Listen now for the latest developments in prisons, courts & more: pod.fo/e/374dde
Start the year strong with a big-picture view of criminal justice policy. @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social reflect on the reforms and debates that shaped 2025 & look ahead to 2026.
🎧Listen now for the latest developments in prisons, courts & more: pod.fo/e/374dde
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Start the year strong with a big-picture view of criminal justice policy. @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social reflect on the reforms and debates that shaped 2025 & look ahead to 2026.
🎧Listen now for the latest developments in prisons, courts & more: pod.fo/e/374dde
Start the year strong with a big-picture view of criminal justice policy. @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social reflect on the reforms and debates that shaped 2025 & look ahead to 2026.
🎧Listen now for the latest developments in prisons, courts & more: pod.fo/e/374dde
⚠️Can rehabilitation be delivered in prisons - and where are we going wrong?
Andi Brierley joins us to discuss how we can ensure people leaving prison have the opportunity to move away from offending.
🎧Catch up on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast now! pod.fo/e/3648a8
Andi Brierley joins us to discuss how we can ensure people leaving prison have the opportunity to move away from offending.
🎧Catch up on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast now! pod.fo/e/3648a8
January 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
⚠️Can rehabilitation be delivered in prisons - and where are we going wrong?
Andi Brierley joins us to discuss how we can ensure people leaving prison have the opportunity to move away from offending.
🎧Catch up on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast now! pod.fo/e/3648a8
Andi Brierley joins us to discuss how we can ensure people leaving prison have the opportunity to move away from offending.
🎧Catch up on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast now! pod.fo/e/3648a8
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Thank you to the Transform Justice podcast for inviting our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), to discuss what prison life looks like today, whether prisons do more harm than good, and what people truly need to move away from offending.
How can we reduce reoffending and ensure people feel equipped and inspired to rebuild their lives after being released from prison?
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
January 7, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Thank you to the Transform Justice podcast for inviting our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), to discuss what prison life looks like today, whether prisons do more harm than good, and what people truly need to move away from offending.
How can we reduce reoffending and ensure people feel equipped and inspired to rebuild their lives after being released from prison?
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
December 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
How can we reduce reoffending and ensure people feel equipped and inspired to rebuild their lives after being released from prison?
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Sharing a cell built for one. Freezing through winter. Locked in 22 hours a day. Is this “rehabilitation”?
We're joined by Andrea Coomber @thehowardleague.bsky.social & Andi Brierley @leedstrinity.bsky.social to ask whether prisons can rehabilitate.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3648a8
Sharing a cell built for one. Freezing through winter. Locked in 22 hours a day. Is this “rehabilitation”?
We're joined by Andrea Coomber @thehowardleague.bsky.social & Andi Brierley @leedstrinity.bsky.social to ask whether prisons can rehabilitate.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3648a8
December 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Sharing a cell built for one. Freezing through winter. Locked in 22 hours a day. Is this “rehabilitation”?
We're joined by Andrea Coomber @thehowardleague.bsky.social & Andi Brierley @leedstrinity.bsky.social to ask whether prisons can rehabilitate.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3648a8
Sharing a cell built for one. Freezing through winter. Locked in 22 hours a day. Is this “rehabilitation”?
We're joined by Andrea Coomber @thehowardleague.bsky.social & Andi Brierley @leedstrinity.bsky.social to ask whether prisons can rehabilitate.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3648a8
⚠️Arrested for terrorism for… holding a sign?
On our latest podcast episode, Sarah Lunnon discusses being arrested under the Terrorism Act during recent
@defendourjuries.bsky.social protests.
🎧Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/35277d
On our latest podcast episode, Sarah Lunnon discusses being arrested under the Terrorism Act during recent
@defendourjuries.bsky.social protests.
🎧Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/35277d
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
⚠️Arrested for terrorism for… holding a sign?
On our latest podcast episode, Sarah Lunnon discusses being arrested under the Terrorism Act during recent
@defendourjuries.bsky.social protests.
🎧Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/35277d
On our latest podcast episode, Sarah Lunnon discusses being arrested under the Terrorism Act during recent
@defendourjuries.bsky.social protests.
🎧Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/35277d
Several Just Stop Oil protesters have been imprisoned for contempt of court after trying to explain their motivations. If a judge rules that the right to protest isn’t a valid defence, even mentioning why you acted can be a whole new offence.
Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/35277d
Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/35277d
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Several Just Stop Oil protesters have been imprisoned for contempt of court after trying to explain their motivations. If a judge rules that the right to protest isn’t a valid defence, even mentioning why you acted can be a whole new offence.
Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/35277d
Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/35277d
For more on the proposal to restrict jury trials and implement an intermediate court, listen to our March podcast episode.
Alex Chalk KC & Dominic Thomas join us to debate this controversial idea - listen now: 🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
Alex Chalk KC & Dominic Thomas join us to debate this controversial idea - listen now: 🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
December 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For more on the proposal to restrict jury trials and implement an intermediate court, listen to our March podcast episode.
Alex Chalk KC & Dominic Thomas join us to debate this controversial idea - listen now: 🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
Alex Chalk KC & Dominic Thomas join us to debate this controversial idea - listen now: 🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
David Lammy wants to end the court backlog by restricting the usage of jury trials.
Listen to our podcast episode from March where Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate this issue, discussing the introduction of intermediate courts and other solutions to reduce the backlog.
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/2b5a06
Listen to our podcast episode from March where Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate this issue, discussing the introduction of intermediate courts and other solutions to reduce the backlog.
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/2b5a06
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate solutions that could finally fix the crown court backlog.
Will more judge sitting days or a new 'intermediate' court finally bring justice to the tens of thousands of victims, families and defendants still stuck in limbo?
🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate solutions that could finally fix the crown court backlog.
Will more judge sitting days or a new 'intermediate' court finally bring justice to the tens of thousands of victims, families and defendants still stuck in limbo?
🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
David Lammy wants to end the court backlog by restricting the usage of jury trials.
Listen to our podcast episode from March where Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate this issue, discussing the introduction of intermediate courts and other solutions to reduce the backlog.
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/2b5a06
Listen to our podcast episode from March where Alex Chalk KC and Dominic Thomas debate this issue, discussing the introduction of intermediate courts and other solutions to reduce the backlog.
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/2b5a06
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In March barrister Dominic Thomas passionately put the argument against restricting jury trials in our podcast.
With over 70,000 cases waiting to be heard in the crown court, why are 30% of courtrooms sitting empty? 🤔
On our latest podcast episode, Dominic Thomas explains how the government cap on judicial sitting hours is preventing us from getting through the backlog.
🎧 Hear more: pod.fo/e/2b5a06
On our latest podcast episode, Dominic Thomas explains how the government cap on judicial sitting hours is preventing us from getting through the backlog.
🎧 Hear more: pod.fo/e/2b5a06
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
In March barrister Dominic Thomas passionately put the argument against restricting jury trials in our podcast.