Lord Timpson, who has campaigned for radical reform of the prison system, stuck by his belief that two thirds of ex-prisoners should never have been jailed

Analysis for The Times has revealed that a failure by the justice system to rehabilitate criminals has led to a £23.6 billion-a-year bill to the economy

Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal At its current rate, the Church of England can probably fit in another pre-Christmas safeguarding catastrophe, and embark on the familiar ritual. Independent…

Number of trials in England and Wales declared ‘ineffective’ because of delays has almost trebled under contracts Serco and GeoAmey

Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant.

Sue Carr says preventing full operating capacity at crown courts has had a ‘drastic effect’ in worsening backlogs

Evidence lost, prisoners waiting on remand for years, roof leaks, judges mopping floors, burnt-out barristers — Rachel Sylvester talks to barristers about a criminal justice system that is broken