Links / Criminal Justice System And Related Organisations

Acts of Parliament	Part of Her Majesty's Stationery Office website that aims to publish all new Acts of the UK Parliament simultaneously with, or at least within 24 hours of, their publication in printed form.
Addaction	Helps individuals and communities manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse by influencing policy and through direct support.
AIRE (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Centre	Provides free information and legal advice on European and human rights law.
Alcohol Concern	Working to promote sensible drinking and to improve services to help problem drinkers. Not an alcohol advisory service for individuals.
Apex Charitable Trust Ltd	Seeks to help people with criminal records to obtain appropriate jobs or self-employment by providing them with the skills they need in the labour market and by working with employers to break down the barriers to their employment.
Anti-Counterfeiting Group, The	The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) represents the interests of over 200 companies in 30 different countries, campaigning against the trade in fakes.
Association of Chief Police Offices (ACPO)	Main UK body representing chiefs of police.
Association of Police Authorities (APA)	The APA represents police authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, both on the national stage and locally, influencing policy on policing and supporting local police authorities in their important role.
Bar Council	The regulatory and representative body for barristers in England and Wales. it deals with the qualification and conduct rules governing barristers and those wishing to become barristers.
The Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme (BFDPP)	Aims to promote objective debate on the effectiveness, direction and content of drug policies at national and international level.
Become a magistrate	Recruitment website for magistrates.
British and Irish Legal Information Site	Produced by Sydney's University of Technology, there is a searchable database of information about British Law.
British Society of Criminology	Criminological society whose aims are to further the interests and knowledge, both academic and professional, of persons engaged in any aspect of teaching and research, and to advance public education about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom.
Cabinet Office	The Cabinet Office's role is to support the government’s delivery and reform programme.
Campaign for Freedom of Information	A non-profit organisation campaigning for changes in British legislation to allow more access to government information. Funded by a collection of charitable foundations and individual donors.
CareandHealth.com	Company that specialises in providing social care professionals with news and developments in social and health care practice, policy updates and analysis of the latest issues affecting the future of social care. Also has an overseas recruitment service, and regularly engage in projects with local authorities to recruit qualified professionals from overseas in all areas of social services.
Central Office of Information	Government communications agency.
C-FAR	Centre for Adolescent Rehabilitation, providing learning and through-care support to adolescent and young adult offenders.
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, King's College London	A non-campaigning organisation providing information, research and publications about criminal justice.
Charter 88	UK campaign for a modern and free democracy.
Children Law UK	Working for children and families in legal proceedings.
Citizenship Foundation	The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity working to promote more effective citizenship through education about the law, democracy and society.
Commission for Racial Equality	Publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Authorities 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
Committee on the Administration of Justice	Northern Irish human rights organisation focusing on equality, policing, criminal justice and a bill of rights.
Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association	Unique international association which brings together judicial officers from over 68 jurisdictions in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Community Justice	Community Justice is part of the Government's agenda to tackle anti social behaviour and the crime associated with it; by working to bring the justice system and the community together: solving problems, reducing crime and building confidence.
Community Justice Portal	An information sharing and networking facility with e-learning opportunities.
Connecting Legal	Comprehensive online UK legal directory.
Consilio	Online magazine for law students, providing free course materials, recorded lectures, features, news and discussion.
Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners	The Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners (CRFP): regulates forensic practice in the UK by maintaining an up-to-date register of competent forensic practitioners.
Council of Europe	Intergovernmental organisation which aims: to protect human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law; to promote awareness and encourage the development of Europe's cultural identity and diversity; to seek solutions to problems facing European society (discrimination against minorities, xenophobia, intolerance, environmental protection, human cloning, Aids, drugs, organised crime, etc.); to help consolidate democratic stability in Europe by backing political, legislative and constitutional reform.
Court Finder	Part of the HMCS Court Service website.
Courtroom Advice	Courtroom Advice provides practical advice and features on preparing for court, written by professional journalists and experts who have a particular interest or a background in this area.
Court Service	HMCS Court Service is an executive agency of the Department for Constitutional Affairs, which has its own website, covering policy, legislation and the magistrates' courts. The purpose of the Court Service is the delivery of justice. The Agency is responsible for the running of most of the courts and tribunals in England & Wales ie Crown, County, Appeals, and provides the necessary services to the judiciary and court users to ensure its impartial and efficient operation. The Agency also has responsibility for advice to the Lord Chancellor on his responsibilities in relation to magistrates' courts although they remain a locally managed service as defined in statute. As the key service-delivery arm of the Department, the Court Service plays an important part in implementing the Lord Chancellor's agenda for a modern justice system.
Crime Concern Trust	Offers a range of advice, training and practical support services to government departments, police services and youth organisations.
Crimeinfo	Website for people who want to know about crime, what causes it and how it is dealt with, produced by the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies at King’s College London .
Crime Stoppers	A crime-fighting partnership between the police, the media and the community. Call the Crime Line if you have information relating to any crime anywhere in the UK.
Crime Reduction	Government site packed with information on crime prevention and what to do if you have been a victim of crime. Includes a searchable database of government information sites on specific crimes.
The Criminal Case Management Framework	Dedicated page of the Criminal Justice System Online website. The Adult Criminal Case Management Framework, the CCMF, was first issued in July 2004 and updated a year later. It provides guidance for participants involved in criminal cases to help them prepare and conduct cases efficiently and effectively, thereby complying with the Criminal Procedure Rules. The Magistrates’ Courts part of the Adult CCMF has now been re-issued to incorporate the lessons learned from criminal Justice Simple Speedy Summary (CJSSS) and can be found at www.cjslonline.gov.uk/framework. The Crown Court part will follow later.
Criminal Cases Review Commission	Independent, investigative and accountable body investigating miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Criminal Courts Review	Review of the Criminal Courts of England and Wales by The Right Honourable Lord Justice Auld.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority	Government-established, non-departmental public body set up to administer compensation to victims of violence throughout the UK.
Criminal Justice Interventions Programme (CJIP)	Cross-government national drug strategy website for drug prevention and treatment professionals and others interested in in the drug strategy. Content includes publications, events, Drug Action Team Directory, public drugs campaign resources, government press releases and the national drug strategy.
Criminal Justice System Online	A government website containing an overview of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Crimlinks	Website that aims to help practitioners, academics and students find key online sources in the fields of criminal and community justice and provide news updates in these fast-changing fields.
Crown Prosecution Service	Government body responsible for criminal prosecutions in England and Wales.
D-2K	New interactive drugs site from Heath Promotion England, with fact files, online debate and a Q & A hotline.
Daily Dose	Provides links to news and reports concerning drug and alcohol misuse and drug addiction.
Delia Venables' Legal Resources	Website of legal resources in the UK and Ireland, maintained by Delia Venables, computer consultant for lawyers and writer on legal internet topics.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)	Government department whose aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
Department for Transport (DFT)	Government department responsible for transport.
Directgov	Wide range of government information and services online.
Drugscope	Library information and resource centre. The main UK body producing research about drugs and drugs policy in the UK.
Elexica	Award-winning, free online legal resource produced by leading international law firm Simmons & Simmons. Offers a current awareness service, legal updates, weekly EU Diary (also available in Palm(TM) format), training modules (with CPD hours), legal checklists (also available in Palm(TM) format), a legal discussions forum and an extensive library of categorised web links.
ePolitix	A free to use politics internet site which aims to improve communication between elected representatives and the public. Hosts the largest collection of MPs' websites on the internet as well as providing up-to-date information on news and events around the UK. Also hosts the public affairs microsites of an ever-growing number of companies, charities and other organisations.
Every Child Matters	Website devoted to Every Child Matters: Change for Children, a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people - with links to all the relevant papers in this area.
European Court of Justice	The court of justice of the 15 democratic member states of the European Community.
European Court of Human Rights	Court based in Strasbourg to uphold the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950.
Explore Forensics	Website formed to offer a unique reference point on all things forensic. Includes debate about the different types of forensic science and the use of forensics in crime scene investigations and pathology.
Family Justice Council	The primary role of the Family Justice Council is to promote an inter-disciplinary approach to the needs of family justice, and through consultation and research, to monitor the effectiveness of the system and advise on reforms necessary for continuous improvement.
Federation of Prisoner's Families Support Groups	Promotes support groups, produces a directory of organisations offering support and provides information.
HARP	Help and advice for relatives of prisoners.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC)	Main role is to examine and improve the efficiency of the police service in England and Wales.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Court Administration (HMICA)	HMICA has a duty, under the Courts Act 2003, to inspect the systems that support the Crown, county and magistrates' courts in England and Wales. It also inspects CAFCASS (the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) in England.
HM Prison Service	On this site you can find out about the work carried out in prisons throughout England and Wales.
Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS)	Her Majesty's Courts Service is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice whose purpose is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public. HMCS is responsible for the administration of the civil, family and criminal courts in England and Wales.
Her Majesty's Stationery Office	Part of the Cabinet Office under the ministerial control of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, HMSO delivers a wide range of services to the public, information industry and government relating to access and reuse of government information.
hsedirect.com	Instant access online for those requiring health and safety legislative guidance.
Home Office	Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales.
Home Office Research Development & Statistics	The Research Development and Statistics Directorate (RDS) is an integral part of the Home Office that maintains the various statistical services published by the Home Office and carries out research, providing information to ministers and policy makers, the police, probation service, the courts and immigration officials.
House of Commons	Centre of parliamentary power in the United Kingdom, directly responsible to the electorate.
House of Lords	Part of the United Kingdom Parliament that considers legislation, debates issues of importance and provides a forum for government ministers to be questioned. Also the highest court in the United Kingdom.
Howard League	Oldest penal reform charity in the UK, working for humane and rational reform of the penal system, researching and commenting on criminal justice policy and practice.
The Human Rights Centre	An interdisciplinary centre for the study of human rights issues, staffed by some of the UK's leading human rights lawyers.
Independent Police complaints Commission	Body that oversees complaints against serving police officers in England and Wales.
INQUEST	Launched in 1981 to campaign against deaths in custody and for changes in the Coroner's Court system, INQUEST is the only organisation in England and Wales which is exclusively concerned with deaths in custody and inquests.
Inside Justice Week 18 – 25 October 2008	A chance to take a look behind the scenes of the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales. Up and down the country events and activities are organised to show how justice is done in police stations, courts and prisons.
The Institute of Mental Health Law	Membership organisation providing information about mental health law and practice developments through courses, consultancy and in house training.
The Inside Out Trust	Funds and supports activities that provide offenders and ex-offenders with knowledge and skills.
International Court of Justice - The Hague	The principle court for the United Nations.
Jordan Publishing	Legal publishing company.
Judicial Studies Board (JSB)	The JSB is directly responsible for training full and part-time judges in England and Wales, and for overseeing the training of magistrates and chairmen and members of Tribunals.
Judiciary of England and Wales	Aims to provide users with an insight into the working lives of the nearly 42,000 judicial office holders in England and Wales - judges, tribunal members and magistrates.
Jurist UK	A web-based legal news and real-time legal research service powered by a mostly-volunteer team of over 30 part-time law student reporters, editors and web developers led by law professor Bernard Hibbitts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Although an American based organisation, the Jurist has branches in countries around the world.
Justices' Clerks' Society	A professional body representing the principal legal advisers to magistrates in England and Wales. A good first port of call for people interested in becoming clerks in a magistrates' court.
Kids Company	'By Children for Children' – organisation working with profoundly vulnerable children.
LawCare	Charity founded to help and support those in the legal profession who are suffering stress or depression or who have an alcohol drug or other misuse or dependency problem.
The Law Commission	Reviews English and Welsh law and recommends reforms when necessary.
The Law Society	The body representing solicitors in England and Wales. Offers advice about professionals in your area (through the helpline) and about careers in law (through the main number).
The Lawyer	Online version of the legal practitioners' newspaper.
Legal Action Group	Campaigns for changes in the law and offers support to solicitors and their advisors. Produces courses and publications about the law. LAG does not provide legal advice or take up campaigns on individual cases.
Liberty	Defends individual rights and freedoms in England and Wales.
Local Crime Community Sentence (LCCS)	LCCS is a project that aims to raise public awareness about the effectiveness of community penalties.
Local Government Association	National forum for local government that publishes news, policy, fact sheets and vacancies. Provides update services, such as an MPs' briefing and an email checklist that sends alerts on events and initiatives to councillors and officers of member authorities.
London Probation	Website of the probation service in London which deals with offenders from first court appearances to completion of sentences.
The Magistrates' Blog	Musings and Snippets from an English magistrate.
Metropolitan Police Authority	Established in 2000 to secure an effective, efficient and fair police service for London's communities.
Metropolitan Police Service	The largest of the three police forces that operate in Greater London.
Mind Body Soul	Health site aimed at 14-16 year olds with information on drugs, alcohol, sexual and mental health.
Ministry of Justice (MoJ)	Government department responsible for the administration of justice in England and Wales. See also core components of the MoJ.
Nacro	Working to reduce crime by helping ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities.
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux	The main UK organisation offering free legal advice.
National Crime Intelligence Service (NCIS)	The NCIS supplies tactical and strategic intelligence to UK law-enforcement, agencies to combat serious and organised crime.
National Neighbourhood Watch Association	Offers practical advice on how to tackle crime in your area and information of Neighbourhood Watch activities.
National Offender Management Service (NOMS)	The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) was created to ensure that court sentences are effectively implemented across organisational boundaries and that the focus is on end to end management of the offender. NOMS is also responsible for designing interventions and services for offenders that are intended to reduce reoffending and reconviction and protect the public.
National Probation Service	The remit of the National Probation Service is to protect the public, operate and enforce court orders and prison licences, and rehabilitate offenders.
Neil Stewart Associates	Public policy and conference event producers.
Northern Ireland Court Service Education Online	The Northern Ireland Court Service Education Online is committed to promoting education and understanding of the criminal justice system.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission	A statutory body created by the Good Friday Agreement to protect and promote human rights in Northern Ireland.
Official Solicitor and Public Trustee	The Official Solicitor provides representation for minors or adults under legal disability, and sometimes others, in county court or High Court proceedings in England and Wales, and in the Court of Protection. The Public Trustee and the Official Solicitor can both act as personal representative of the estate of a deceased person and act as trustee of a trust. This site has technical and practical information for the legal profession, and for members of the general public.
Operation Black Vote (OBV)	Non-party political organisation campaigning for a fair, just and inclusive democracy.
The Parole Board	The Parole Board is an independent body that works with its criminal justice partners to protect the public by risk assessing prisoners to decide whether they can be safely released into the community.
Partners of Prisoners and Families Support Group	Information, advice and support to the families, partners and friends of prisoners. This site includes the Black Prisoner Support Project, which works with black prisoners who have links with the Greater Manchester area.
Payback	Produced by a small UK charity, this website clearly explains the different penalties an individual defendant can face.
Police Services of the UK	Find out more about the police in your area by linking from this portal site to all UK police websites.
Prime Minister's Office	Latest news from 10 Downing Street.
Prison Reform Trust	The Prison Reform Trust campaigns for a just, humane and effective penal system, carries out research and provides advice and information.
Probation Association	The national employers' association for the Probation Boards of England and Wales.
Probation Centenary 1907 - 2007	Website with information about activities planned to celebrate, debate and discuss the Probation Centenary.
Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt)	Provides full-time intensive treatment programmes for prisoners with drug and/or alcohol problems. RAPt can also support prisoners' families through family meetings.
Release	Offers a range of specialist services to professionals and the public concerning drugs and the law.
Restorative Justice	Charity that aims to promote restorative justice for the public benefit as a means of resolving conflict and promoting reconciliation.
Rethinking Crime and Punishment	A strategic initiative to raise the level of public debate about the use of prison and alternative forms of punishment in the UK.
Revolving Doors Agency	Gives information and support to anyone with mental health problems who has come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)	RNIB offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem. Their helpline is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Sentencing Guidelines Website	Website that represents the work of two closely-related independent bodies: the Sentencing Advisory Panel and the Sentencing Guidelines Council. They work together to ensure that sentencing guidelines are produced which: encourage consistency in sentencing throughout the courts of England and Wales and support sentencers in their decision making.
Smart Groups	Discussion groups on government and law.
Smart Justice	Organisation that researches and promotes alternatives to custody and crime diversion schemes - with case histories, news of successful projects, an overview of community punishments, useful links and resources.
Smith Bernal	Global court reporting and litigation support group.
Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG)	SOSIG is a freely available Internet service which aims to provide a trusted source of selected, high quality Internet information for students, academics, researchers and practitioners in the social sciences, business and law.
SubstanceMisuse.net	Promoting informed discussion and understanding of the problems caused by substance misuse.
Supporting Magistrates to Provide Justice	Dedicated page on DCA website (now MoJ) - See also Supporting Magistrates' Courts to Provide Justice
Tackling Drugs	This is the cross-government national drug strategy website for drug prevention and treatment professionals and others interested in the drug strategy. Content includes publications, events, Drug Action Team Directory, public drugs campaign resources, government press releases and the national drug strategy.
Talk to Frank	An independent government funded web site that provides free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day.
Turning Point	Supports local projects that seek to resolve drug, alcohol, learning and mental problems, including in prisons.
T V Licensing	Information about TV Licensing, including details on when a TV Licence is required, the various concessions and payment methods available, TV dealer obligations, and contact details.
UK Criminal Justice Weblog	The latest news about criminal justice issues from around the UK, drawn from media websites, government sources and criminal justice organisations.
The UK Statute Law Database	The UK Statute Law Database (SLD) is the official revised edition of the primary legislation of the United Kingdom made available online.
Victim Support (England and Wales)	Offers free, confidential support and information to victims of crime.
Voice	One of the UK's leading voluntary organisations working and campaigning for children and young people in public care.
Waterside Press	Independent publisher, focusing on crime, justice and penal affairs.
Willan Publishing	Academic publishers specializing in crime, criminal justice and criminology.
Women in Prison	Gives advice and support to women in prison.
Youth Justice Board	The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales is an executive non-departmental public body that aims to prevent offending by children and young people under the age of 18.

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