The Justice Gap
A magazine about law & justice - and the difference between the two
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Independent review to examine ‘missed opportunities’ in Henry Nowak case
An independent review will investigate whether public authorities missed opportunities to prevent the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and if his family received adequate support from the criminal justice system. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the review on 26…
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Former metropolitan officer and colleague of Wayne Couzens convicted of rape
Former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, was convicted of rape, three counts of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court on 27 October 2026. Tyrrell was acquitted of 13 other charges, including a further count of rape. Tyrrell, 57,…
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Plans to support rape victims prompts calls for ministers to act on ‘crisis in criminal justice
A new government legal advice service for rape victims has prompted wider concers about ‘poorly paid legal aid work’, according to a report in the Times. The government aims to invest £6 million to provide specialist support to rape victims by explaining their rights, clarifying…
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Jurors: the hidden victims in the criminal justice system
When we think about the emotional impact of serious criminal trials, attention naturally turns to victims, witnesses, and defendants. Far less attention has been paid to the ordinary members of the public sitting in the jury box, listening to graphic, often trauma-inducing,…
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Government initiates extra independence for Post Office compensation claims
The government has set up new independent review processes and an investigation into the Horizon compensation scheme. As reported in The Law Society Gazette, the review will address potentially undervalued compensation claims for wrongfully convicted sub-postmasters,…
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‘Long way to go’ for country’s most violent prison
Bedford prison continues to record the highest rate of violence of all adult male prisons in England and Wales and the highest rate of staff assaults according to the prisons watchdog. A report by the Prisons Inspectorate found 938 violent incidents per 1,000 prisoners in the…
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Most boys leave Werrington YOI ‘with nothing in place’
An Independent Review of Progress of HM Young Offenders Institution Werrington has raised concerns about reintegration of young offenders with ‘no meaningful progress’ on accommodation on release, education placements or work opportunities. The inspection found that due to…
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Police records of suspects rise among over-35s, data shows
Police records of crime suspects increased among people aged 35 and over between 2024 and 2025, while falling across every age group under 35, according to research by Manak Solicitors using data obtained from police forces through Freedom of Information requests. The largest…
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Forensic analysis of crime scene photos casts further doubt on Bamber conviction
New forensic analysis of photos of scene of the White House Farm murders which were given to The Guardian have cast even more doubt on the case against Jeremy Bamber, who has so far served 41 years for the brutal crime. Jeremy Bamber handed photos of the crime scene to The…
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‘The attack on Rajiv Menon is an attack on us all’
Around 140 lawyers, trade unionists, and campaigners gathered in London on Tuesday to support barrister Rajiv Menon KC, who faces up to two years in prison over his closing speech in the trial of six Palestine Action protesters. The meeting, held at Unison Centre on October 20,…