Justice Week is an opportunity to engage the public in justice issues through events, open days, visits, and the media. The Bar Council will be hosting and sharing a series of guest blogs on different access to justice issues. 

Get involved

Justice Week is a great opportunity to share information, take part in discussions, and learn more about the justice system. Here are some ways you can get involved:

  • This year we want to hear what justice means to you. Please share your photos and ideas using #JusticeWeek2023
  • Host a Justice Week event. Ideas include:
    • Host a debate or discussion within your community or school. Use the Access to Justice dashboard to look up your constituency, local authority, or region to find out about access to justice in your local area to kickstart the discussion. What does access to justice look like in your local area? How does it differ to neighbouring areas? Why does access to justice matter?
    • Organise a school or community group visit to a local court to see justice in action.
  • Download the Young Citizens Big Legal Lesson resources to help young people learn about the law
  • Get involved in the discussion online by sharing our news, guest blogs, and other posts using #JusticeWeek2023

 

Read the Justice Week blogs

JW23: Making a difference every day - the varied role of government lawyers

For Justice Week 2023, Caroline Croft, Director General at the Government Legal Department, explains the work of government lawyers

JW23: Dilapidation, delay and diversity – why we need accessible court buildings

For Justice Week 2023, Helen Richardson of the Magistrates' Association, sets out how physical accessibility is a key component of access to justice

JW23: Building an accessible and supportive justice system

For Justice Week 2023, Baljit Ubhey sets out the work of the CPS to create an accessible system

JW23: Improving access to justice requires urgent focus

For Justice Week 2023, Laura Farris MP explores the impediments to accessing justice and some recent progress

JW23: Good laws don’t work without effective access to justice

For #JusticeWeek2023 Nick Vineall KC set out current justice issues in a speech to parliamentarians in the House of Lords

JW23: Equal access to law means equal access to careers in law

For #JusticeWeek2023 Attorney General Victoria Prentis reflects on how far women in law have come