Welcome to the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board
"Working Together for Justice"
Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board (ASCJB) is working to manage and improve the criminal justice system locally. If you have an interest in criminal justice, there is a wealth of information within these pages to keep you informed. Whoever you are and whatever your interest, whether you're a victim of crime, a witness, a juror or even if you have been accused or convicted of a crime, for help or simply for interest, this is the site for you. Please click on the links to the left to find out more.
NEWS & EVENTS
New member of staff!
On Monday 21st June, Roxanne Perrett joined the office as a Project Support Officer. Roxanne is on her placement year from a BSc Management degree at the University of the West of England. Welcome Roxanne!
Monday 5th July - Friday 9th July 2010 - North Somerset Courts in Action Week!
What: Your opportunity to come and see how your courts operate and speak to the people who work within them. Everyone welcome.
Where: North Somerset Courthouse, St.Georges, Weston-super-Mare.
If you would like to attend in a large group please Victoria Tuck on 01934 528 675 or via email victoria.tuck@hmcourts-service.gsi.gov.uk.
2nd June 2010: Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at the police? Visit the Mounted and Dog Section Open Day. Click here for further details: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/LocalPages/NewsDetails.aspx?nsid=20509&t=4
24th May 2010: the Taking the Cash out of Crime campaign is launched! Click here for further details: www.takingthecashoutofcrime.com
Local Justice Awards - 2009 Winners Announced!
Click on the logo to see photographs of the ceremony
Community Cashback - Results are in!
Please click on the logo for details of the successful projects in Avon and Somerset
Latest Updates
- Hate Crime - ever wondered how the Criminal Justice System deals with it? Click here to find out! (added 6th November 2009)
- Local people win national awards! Success for Avon and Somerset at the National Justice Awards (added 21st October 2009)
- For the latest information on working within the CJS, click here (added 24 September 2009)
- Court Open Days 2009 - Click here for details (added 6 August 2009)
- Victims' Champion Sara Payne visits Avon and Somerset (added 17 July 2009)
News archive
Community Cashback (Updated 06 October 2009) Crime doesn't pay for criminals in Avon and Somerset (added 19 June 2009) Students Help Young Offenders (added 29 May 2009)Does the punishment fit the crime? Have your say ! (added 16 April 2009) Frequently asked questions and answers for victims and witnesses who are required to attend court (added 19 March 2009) Avon and Somerset's first Sexual Assualt Referral Centre launched - Click here to view the press release (added 25th February 2009) Winners of the 2008 Avon and Somerset Local Justice Awards published here (added 4 December 2008) New online guide - Information for members of the public called for jury service (added 6 August 2008) 'What Makes Hate Crime Different?' Evaluation Report (added 1 August 2008) Latest Information for Victims and Witnesses, including The Witness Intermediary Scheme plus FAQ's and National Evaluation (added 20 June 2008)