💡 'Paying for for justice: How our court fines system tips the scales' draws together our research over 3 years, explaining how the current fines system is failing & what can be done to make it fairer, more proportionate & more effective. ow.ly/UZ5a50XtZUe

💡'Justice in arrears: Policy options beyond the court fine' looks at the use of alternative punishments when people are unable to pay, proposing solutions more likely to result in reduced crime, greater victim satisfaction & less cost to the taxpayer. ow.ly/3FPi50XtZOG

💡'A fairer and more effective system for fines and financial orders in magistrates’ courts' looks at ways of improving the court & payment processes, proposing 6 key changes to the system of fines & financial orders in magistrates’ courts. ow.ly/bjlR50XtZIS

Respondents:
💡Jane Smith JP, Central and North London, Chair of the The Magistrates​' Association Adult Court Committee;
💡Penelope Gibbs, Director, Transform Justice;
💡Christian Waters, a justice campaigner who was instrumental in the quashing of 60,000 rail cases.

Sign up to join us online for a discussion on our recommendations with an expert panel:
💡Kevin Sadler CBE, our Trustee & former CE of His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service;
💡Lucy Slade, Policy Officer & author of new report;
💡Carmen Robin-D'Cruz, Senior Research Officer & author of new report.

Watch the clip here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

It's an honour to be one of the few third sector organisations delivering this service in the UK. Find out more: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services/family-drug-and-alcohol-court-fdac

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👀 Whether you’re an expert, activist, or just passionate about improving the criminal justice system, come join the conversation! 🌟🙌

👀 We've already held these events at the Reform & Liberal Democrats conferences, which resulted in great discussions. Next up:

📌 Greens Bournemouth: Sat 4 Oct, 9:00-10:00
📌 Conservatives Manchester: Wed 8 Oct, 9:00-10:30 (please note this event has been rescheduled)