What do Britons really want from criminal justice reform?
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Britons have had enough.
0%
say the criminal justice system needs major changes
0 in 10
victims trust the justice system
0%
say prison makes reoffending more likely or no different
So what kind of change do Britons want?
Where do Britons sit on the spectrum?
Prioritise punishment
Prioritise rehabilitation
0%
Strongly favour punishment
0%
In the middle
0%
Favour rehabilitation
Course Correction · Common Ground Justice Project & More in Common, 2025
What should the criminal justice system prioritise?
% selecting each priority (up to 3 choices) — click a segment to explore different views and watch priorities shift
The national picture: Britons across all segments broadly agree on accountability and proportionality, but differ sharply on rehabilitation and early intervention.
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Source: Common Ground Justice Project & More in Common, national poll Feb–Mar 2025 (n=1,998 GB adults). Full data: moreincommon.org.uk · Report: commongroundjustice.uk