Publication date: 2021
A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders
A major inspection has found poor support for people with mental health issues as they progress through the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Inspectors labelled the findings “disappointing” and said too little progress had been made since the last review in 2009.
A joint thematic inspection of the police’s and Crown Prosecution Service’s response to rape – phase one: From report to police or CPS decision to take no further action
This is the first of two inspection reports that will consider the response, decision-making and effectiveness of the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) at every stage of a rape case – from first report through to finalisation of the case.
Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System: a review of evidence
An independent review of neurodiversity in the criminal justice system, commissioned by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
Criminal Justice Joint Inspection Business Plan 2021/23
The Criminal Justice Chief Inspectors’ Group has finalised its business plan. This sets out the programme of inspections of the Criminal Justice System for 2021/23 in which two or more of our inspectorates will be working together.
Joint Inspection Business Plan 2021-23
Impact of the pandemic on the criminal justice system
This report provides a cross-system view of how the criminal justice system reacted in the immediate aftermath of the first national Covid-19 lockdown (23 March to 10 May 2020), and of how the system has managed since.