Inspection Reports

A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

Report: A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders (PDF, 1 MB) Cymraeg: Arolygiad thematig ar y cyd o’r daith cyfiawnder troseddol ar gyfer unigolion ag anghenion ac anhwylderau iechyd meddwl (PDF, 1 MB) Press notice: Criminal justice system failing people with mental health issues – […]

Published: 17 November 2021

A joint thematic inspection of the police 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 reports that consider the response, decision-making and effectiveness of the police and CPS at every stage of a rape case.

Published: 16 July 2021

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.

Published: 15 July 2021

Criminal Justice Joint Inspection Business Plan 2021/23

The Criminal Justice Chief Inspectors’ Group (CJCIG) has finalised its business plan 2021/23

Published: 21 June 2021

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. The cumulative impact on the system of the sweeping changes wrought by Covid-19 necessity is both clear and […]

Published: 19 January 2021