This paper sets out a plan for designing innovations that may improve outcomes for young adults in court, develop with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust through their Transition to Adulthood Alliance. Our report explores the feasibility of establishing specialist court sittings for young adults.

This report, sets out why procedural fairness matters for courts, explains the factors which affect whether people feel fairly treated and puts forward some practical ideas on what courts can do about to improve it. It is intended as a practical resource for people working in courts, as well as a guide to research in this area.

Rosa Bramley, Peer Advocate at Camden Council discusses young people and children's experience of the criminal justice system. 

American reformer James Bell looks explores parallels in issues of race and justice in the UK and US.

How to build trust in the justice system trust among Black, Asian and Minority ethnic people

Innovative Practice Officer Claire Ely met some young adults in the prison and community to find out what they thought about using their voice at court.

Simple ways to improve procedural fairness for young adults at court in England and Wales that doesn't break the bank.

Calling on employers to remove the tickbox that discloses an applicant's criminal past on job applications may make things worse for ethnic minority candidates.

Ben Estep writes on his observations of the Children's Hearings System, which investigates the causes of children's offending.

18-25 year olds need a distinct approach in courts that acknowledges their different needs.