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.

This POSTnote describes crime patterns, and highlights issues with crime measurement and data. It also identifies key developments in the criminal justice system.
Trends in Crime and Criminal Justice (406 KB , PDF)
Behaviours are criminalised through legislation or judicial decision, and this is influenced by public attitudes. Crime is widely considered to be falling but the data underpinning this trend are highly complex.
Trends in Crime and Criminal Justice (406 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?