The murder of Lucy Ann Rushton in Andover in June 2019 was a brutal reminder of the epidemic of violence against women. Rushton, only 30, was killed in a prolonged attack by her estranged husband, Sean Dyson, then 28. Yet even in the aftermath of such horror, the way institutions frame these crimes continues to…
In 2025, the Council of Europe’s European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) announced a landmark thematic review of women’s prisons across Europe. The move reflects growing alarm over the treatment of incarcerated women and the failure of prison systems to meet basic human rights standards. Women…
The role of the Solicitor General is not simply administrative. It carries moral weight. Decisions about whether a sentence is “unduly lenient” speak to what, and who, the state believes is worth protecting. In recent months, Ellie Reeves has exercised that power in ways that raise deeply uncomfortable questions about consistency, compassion and justice. Reeves…
The government’s Sentencing Bill, currently progressing through Parliament, proposes reducing prison sentences for “good behaviour.” On the surface, this sounds like a progressive reform, rewarding rehabilitation and incentivising positive conduct. In reality, without rigorous safeguards, training, and oversight, it risks embedding corruption, inequality, and arbitrariness deep into the prison system. Under the proposals, offender managers…
The View Magazine opinion piece by Verity Butler. As AI quietly enters the justice system, urgent questions are arising over fairness, transparency, and control. In recent months, the stealthy adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within the UK’s criminal justice system has begun to attract sharper public scrutiny. Reports have revealed that the Ministry of Justice…
Prodigal Arts is a charity that helps people in prison and former offenders to start a new life by giving them an opportunity to explore their artistic talents and ‘unlocking’ their creativity. “Creativity can unlock potential and foster a sense of purpose in people society too often forgets.” Based in Bristol, Prodigal Arts is a…
“You’re not alone.” That’s the steady heartbeat of this week’s Rebel Justice from The View Magazine, where host and guest peel back the idea that justice is something distant and abstract. It’s not. It regulates our everyday lives until it fails, and the failure lands at home. Our guest, Janine Ewen, grew up in Northern…