In a justice system designed by and for men, the lived experiences of women—and particularly young people navigating violence, poverty, and systemic neglect—are too often erased. But Dr. Jade Levell, criminologist and senior lecturer in social justice at the University of Bristol, is working to change that. Her powerful participatory project, Empty Shirts, Lost…

In the complex world of justice, the courtroom is often seen as a place of order and clarity. Yet, for many, it becomes a stage where past traumas are relived. Constance Marten's case sheds light on how trauma can profoundly affect courtroom behavior, challenging the very essence of justice. Constance Marten, born into British aristocracy,…

Khadijah Sanai's story represents one of the most heartbreaking examples of institutional failure and healthcare neglect within the UK's prison system. Her journey from diagnosis to death illuminates the deeply troubling gaps in care, accountability, and basic human dignity afforded to those behind bars – particularly when facing life-threatening illnesses like cancer. When Khadijah…

A 58-year-old woman currently battling stage three aggressive breast cancer is being denied chemotherapy and radiotherapy in prison. Farah Damji has been on remand for 13 months. “He stole one year of my life when I just don’t have time and I should have been with my friends and family recovering from surgery and getting…