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The Cambridgeshire Criminal Justice Board brings together all of the county's criminal justice agencies to reduce crime and improve justice locally.
Whether you're a victim of crime, a witness, a juror or have been accused or convicted of a crime, this site's for you. If you have an interest in criminal justice, you should find plenty to keep you informed and entertained. Take a look around - there's plenty to explore!
Ever wondered what happens when someone’s sent to court, accused of breaking the law? Or what it’s like to work at a top security prison?
Inside Justice Week is a major campaign aimed at opening up the criminal justice system to the public.
It’s about explaining how the system works and giving people the chance to look behind the scenes. The theme for this year's campaign is ‘Justice For All’.
From 20 to 24 October, the Cambridgeshire Criminal Justice Board will be putting on number of exciting events to encourage people to get involved in local justice.
Throughout the week, the Evening Telegraph in Peterborough will give readers a chance to see how justice is done locally – and take part in the justice system. They’ll be able to have their say on sentencing and find out more about the role of magistrates in an exciting interactive special, called You Decide the Sentence.
Radio Cambridgeshire will be running a series of interviews to find out what it’s like to work on the frontline of criminal justice in Cambridgeshire.
Those due to be featured include a Youth Offending Service chief, a vicar turned prison worker at HMP Whitemoor and a senior Crown prosecutor who left school at 16 and studied law at night school.
Watch this space for further news…
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The new look Just News is out now, bringing you the latest news and features from the frontline of Cambridgeshire's criminal justice system. To download a free copy click here.
Cambridgeshire songstress Katrina Polfrey cares for witnesses as part of her day job – but now she’s witnessing the success of her other passion coming to fruition.
Katrina’s debut single, Easy Way Out, is proving a hit online – even though she’s not yet signed to a record label.
The inspirational track is about putting your neck on the line to achieve your dreams. The 21-year-old witness care officer from Offord D’Arcy, near Huntingdon, has had to finance her music herself – but her punt is paying off.
Since being released on the internet on September 2, 2008, Easy Way Out has received top popularity ratings on the iTunes Store, an online superstore accessed by music-lovers across the globe.
To find out more click here.
Update on Justice Matters in Peterborough
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. The Cambridgeshire Criminal Justice Board apologises to anyone who was hoping to attend this forum. If you have a burning question about local justice, please email us by clicking here and we will endeavour to get a speedy response to you.
It's official - crime is falling!
Do you feel safe in Cambridgeshire? You should! Crime has plummeted in the county, just released figures reveal.
Statistics released by the Home Office for 2007/08 show that, compared to 2006/07, offences of robbery, burglary, violence against a person, vehicle crime, theft, fraud and forgery and criminal damage have all fallen in the county.
The total number of offences fell by 6% to 65,308 - over 4000 fewer crimes.
Other significant reductions were recorded in:
- burglary, where offences fell by 15% to 7533 offences - over 1300 fewer crimes;
- robbery, where offences also fell by 15% to 624 - over 100 fewer crimes
- fraud and forgery, where offences fell by 20% to 2186 - over 500 fewer crimes.
At the age of 17, Priya was forced to marry a complete stranger. On her wedding night she was drugged and raped. She was told she’d be hunted down and killed if she tried to run away. But eventually, after eight years of misery, she did just that.
Priya speaks out about her “great escape” in the hope that other forced marriage survivors will also seek help...
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Want to make a real difference to your community? Check out our Justice Careers section - showing what it's really like to work on the frontline of Cambridgeshire's criminal justice system.
