WHY COMMON GROUND JUSTICE?
The criminal justice system isn’t working. Public confidence has collapsed and people feel ignored. But a noisy, polarised debate on crime is leading nowhere.
To break through the noise, we’re listening to what people really want from their justice system, beyond the headlines.
By finding common ground across divides, we’ll uncover a bold new path to cut crime and rebuild public trust.
THE NEED
A JUSTICE SYSTEM IN CRISIS
£23bn
annual cost
of reoffending
38,000
prisoners released early due to the prisons crisis
CONFIDENCE HAS COLLAPSED
9 in 10
victims don’t have confidence in the justice system
7 in 10
voters think the police have ‘given up’ solving crimes like shoplifting
PEOPLE DON’T FEEL HEARD
2 in 3
voters want ‘major’ change in criminal justice
1 in 2
voters feel ‘powerless’ to change things in the UK
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to pave the way for a justice system rooted in the common ground.
For us, that means a system that both cuts crime and wins broad public support.
OUR WORK
Our work always starts with listening – we then use those insights to spark bold action.
LISTENING
We listen deeply to voters, victims and communities across divides to uncover common ground for change.
This takes the shape of pioneering research, polling, events and other creative listening exercises across the UK.
SPARKING ACTION
We use our insights to shape the debate and spark bold action by policymakers.
This includes creative media content, events, and building relationships with people who have the power to act now and in the future.
THE COMMON GROUND IN ACTION
During our first year we’ve published groundbreaking research, hosted events across the political spectrum, and shifted the debate in national media and politics.
Our first report with More In Common identified groundbreaking insights about the justice reform people want.
We built relationships with senior stakeholders in media and politics.
We reached key audiences with our messages on national TV, radio and the UK’s biggest podcasts.
Our first common ground campaign gained government support in parliament.
Our 2025 party conference tour included events on all sides of the political spectrum, attended by hundreds of party activists.
Our ‘listening’ content sparked a new conversation with millions on social media.