Criminal Justice System opens its doors to the public
06 Nov 2006
The aim of this year's Inside Justice Week is to open up the justice system to the public in order to:
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increase people's knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System
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encourage people to get involved by publicising the range of career and volunteering opportunities available in the Criminal Justice System
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inform people about the support available should they come into contact with the justice system, either as a victim of crime, witness, juror or as someone accused of a crime.
Home Office Minister Baroness Scotland said:
"I am delighted to welcome in the third annual Inside Justice Week.
I hope the week will give the public a clearer understanding of the criminal justice system's inner workings - be it through taking a rare look inside a court room at an open day or speaking to frontline staff at a community road show.
Frontline staff and local communities play a critical role in building an effective and fair justice system. Inside Justice Week is all about celebrating and encouraging this contribution".
Prime Minister Tony Blair added:
"Inside Justice Week is a great opportunity for the public to see what goes on behind the scenes of our courts, police stations and prisons. I believe such openness can only help improve public understanding of the challenges our criminal justice system faces and the dedication of the staff who work within it. This dedication is recognised through the Justice Awards which celebrate just some of the outstanding contributions of front-line staff. They deserve all our thanks for their hard work and commitment."
To see details of Inside Justice Week events in your area, click the link on the right hand side of this page.