The Institute of Criminal, Legal and Social Justice brings academics, practitioners, researchers, and students together from a range of disciplines. Our aim is to address key issues relating to social justice, fairness and human rights.
We deliver world-leading innovative research. Our research engages with issues at the forefront of criminal, legal and social justice debates. We work collaboratively with external partners nationally and across the globe, generating new knowledge and inspiring positive change with them, rather than on them.
Achieving real world impact and improving the lives of the communities we engage with is central to our approach to research. Our aim is to undertake work relevant to regional, national, and international societal needs, with priorities in the field of criminal, legal and social justice.
We regularly host conferences and workshops exploring topics of relevance to many outside organisations, including the police, probation, voluntary sector, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and many other organisations.
Our institute is built on the successes of several research centres to ensure contributions from different perspectives are achieved.
