Equality and diversity: How do protected characteristics and socio-demographic differences impact upon interactions with the justice system? How can we better understand and account for population-level differences, experiences and inequalities in our policies, particularly for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals?
Background
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.
Next steps
We can be contacted at the following email address: evidence_partnerships@justice.gov.uk.
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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An investigation into racial bias in court case outcomes in England and Wales
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
Why might this be relevant?
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.
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Cumulative Disadvantage in the Criminal Justice System
Criminal justice punishment is unequally distributed. The UK has the highest rates of imprisonment in Western Europe, where ethnic minority people in prisons make up 27 per cent of prisoners compared to 13 per cent of th...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the impact of protected characteristics and socio-demographic differences on interactions with the justice system, particularly for BAME individuals.
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Ethnic Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System
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
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to deepen understanding about ethnic inequalities in court practices and outcomes, which directly addresses the question.