We’re finding common ground for a safer, fairer Britain.

a NEW WAY Forward on crime and justice

Public confidence in the UK’s criminal justice system has collapsed. 9 in 10 victims don’t think the system is effective. Reoffending costs taxpayers over £20bn annually. But fresh thinking is being clouded by a noisy, polarised debate.

The Common Ground Justice Project engages people across divides to uncover a new way forward for the criminal justice system: one that cuts crime and commands broad public support.

sign our new petition to give victims the right to be heard

Only 1 in 10 victims of crime have confidence in the justice system. Our Right To Be Heard campaign aims to give victims a real voice.

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Common Ground and Whyme? launch new campaign for victims’ rights
Common Ground and Whyme? launch new campaign for victims’ rights
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Jacob Dunne: Why I’m Joining the Project That’s Listening to the Public on Justice
Jacob Dunne: Why I’m Joining the Project That’s Listening to the Public on Justice

Jacob Dunne joins the Common Ground Justice Project as co-founder

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A new way forward? Four findings from conversations with the public.
A new way forward? Four findings from conversations with the public.
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What do Britons want from justice reform? Read our new report.
What do Britons want from justice reform? Read our new report.

New research in partnership with More In Common.

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Common Ground Justice Project on The Secret Life of Prisons
Common Ground Justice Project on The Secret Life of Prisons

Listen to our interview on The Secret Life of Prisons podcast

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