Crime
How many prisoners re-offend within a year of release?
Close to half of all prisoners in England and Wales will commit another criminal offence within a year of being released. Read
Fact checks
Effectiveness of the justice system
Fact checks related to the effectiveness of the justice system including budgets, staffing and policing
Crime
When criminal trials are "cracked"
Criminal trials can finish unexpectedly due to witness problems. But contrary to what's been reported, witnesses aren't the only cause of "cracked" trials. Read
Fact checks
Crime
Cracking up: efficiency in the criminal courts
Michael Gove is right that less than half of criminal trials went as planned last year. Concerns about the efficiency of the criminal courts are growing. Read
Fact checks
Crime
Prisoners absconding: an open and shut case?
This week's Prime Minister's Questions heard many claims about prisoners on the run. We establish the facts. Read
Fact checks
Crime
How long do murderers serve in prison?
Over half of murderers released from prison have served between 11 and 18 years in custody. Read
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