The overarching themes that structure this ARI are closely linked, with several questions and issues that cut across them. Some extend beyond MoJ and reflect the interests of other government departments. We want to encourage research that is tangential across multiple objectives and outcomes to develop a holistic approach to analysis that supports policy and operational decision-making. This section outlines cross-cutting themes and approaches that can be considered across our research priorities.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) citizens in England and Wales are overrepresented at almost every stage within the criminal justice system, this is particularly so for black citizens. The primary aim of the propo...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Sheffield
The project investigates racial bias in court case outcomes and aims to increase understanding of racial disparities within the criminal justice system, which directly addresses the question.
Ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) are well-documented and widespread. The 2017 Lammy Review, commissioned by two UK governments, presented evidence of stark ethnic disparities at all stages of the ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Manchester Metropolitan University
The project aims to deepen understanding about ethnic inequalities in court practices and outcomes, which directly addresses the question.
Currently, the government does not know how many of its looked after children (for example, children who have lived in foster care or children's homes) become involved with the youth justice system, or how many of those ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Manchester Metropolitan University
The project addresses gaps in knowledge regarding the intersections between ethnicity and looked after status in offending and criminal justice involvement, which partially addresses the question.