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Blog, Policy briefingConveyor Belt Justice: APPEAL's briefing on the Single Justice Procedure
The Single Justice Procedure is a relatively new process rolled out widely under Covid legislation to deal with minor offences without going to court, relying instead on written notices. However, we are concerned by how it erodes the due process rights of defendants and creates potential for miscarriages of justice.
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Blog, Policy briefingJoint briefing on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in its current form fails to do justice for women. Read our joint briefing with a coalition of women's rights organisations, led by Rights of Women.
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Blog, Policy briefingLeft behind on the career ladder #WorstCaseScenario
Once racially minoritised women with convictions find jobs, the battle with discrimination isn’t over. They are less likely than their white counterparts to access opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Blog, Policy briefingFighting battles on multiple fronts #WorstCaseScenario
Racially minoritised women are often fighting battles on multiple fronts whilst looking for work and trying to rebuild their lives - whether that's social stigma, custody battles, or mental health issues.
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Blog, Policy briefing
Over-policed and harshly punished #WorstCaseScenario
A criminal record is a massive barrier to employment. This is the first in our #WorstCaseScenario blog series on how these challenges are much tougher for racially minoritised women, who face multiple and intersecting discrimination.
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Blog, Policy briefing
Joint Statement: The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Will Have Harmful Long-term Consequences for Women
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will not make women safer. Read our joint statement about why we strongly oppose the Bill in its current form.
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Blog, Policy briefingNew research published: Worst-Case Scenario
On 29 June 2021, we published our latest research, 'Worst-Case Scneario: How racism in the criminal justice system harms women's chances of finding work'. The research highlights the long-lasting collateral consequences of conviction for racially minoritised women.
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Blog, Policy briefingOur response to the Justice Committee's Women in Prison Inquiry
In April 2021, the Justice Committee launched an inquiry on women in prison. As a charity dedicated to supporting women with convictions into employment, we submitted our response on the following points.