Issues affecting courts and the justice system
Our horizon scan identified several issues affecting courts and the justice system. This article focuses on three areas: court capacity, the constitutional role of courts, and miscarriages of justice.

A short paper describing how cognitive biases can influence the results of forensic investigations.
Unintentional Bias in Forensic Investigation (283 KB , PDF)
There are a number of unintentional reasoning errors that people systematically make, called cognitive biases. Several research studies have shown that these biases (some of which are highlighted below) can affect the results of investigations carried out by forensic examiners. This paper discusses how these biases might be mitigated.
Unintentional Bias in Forensic Investigation (283 KB , PDF)
Our horizon scan identified several issues affecting courts and the justice system. This article focuses on three areas: court capacity, the constitutional role of courts, and miscarriages of justice.
How can the government and justice system improve crime victims’ access to justice and appropriate support, including for digital-enabled crimes?
How can the government and criminal justice system (CJS) address violence and abuse against women and girls? How can the CJS work effectively for women, as victims or offenders?