“No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones.” - Nelson Mandela
Why We Exist
Too often, the realities of the criminal justice system remain distant, overlooked, or misunderstood — especially within the student community, where many are sheltered from its harsher truths. This society was founded to bridge that gap by raising awareness of issues that extend beyond legal frameworks into matters of social justice, human dignity, and systemic reform.
Our Commitment
We are committed to keeping it real: offering genuine, unfiltered insights into the criminal justice system, without sugarcoating its complexities.
Our Mission
We aim to foster awareness, critical dialogue, and engagement with underrepresented topics — from incarceration and rehabilitation to racial disparity, human rights, and systemic reform — while creating accessible opportunities for students to explore their passion for justice, advocacy, and public impact.
What We Offer
- Monthly speaker and panel events featuring professionals from across the justice system (law, courts, prisons, policing, policy, and more)
- Visits to institutions such as courts, prisons, and rehabilitation centres
- Tiered Certificate Scheme: With Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, members can gain recognition for their active participation and involvement in critical discussions, events, and activities. This scheme provides a tangible way to demonstrate to future employers your dedication to understanding and engaging with the criminal justice system.
- Monthly newsletter: Our newsletter brings you the latest developments in the criminal justice system in a clear, accessible format. Each edition features concise digests, thought-provoking perspectives, recommended readings, and updates on upcoming events.
- Volunteering, shadowing, and career insight opportunities across the criminal justice sector
Year at a Glance
| Month | Theme |
| September | Freshers Fun |
| October | Order in the Court: Inside the English Justice System |
| November | Inside the Walls: A History of Prisons and Punishment |
| December | Winter Wind Down |
| January | Shining a Light on Modern Slavery |
| February | Law & Order: Global Edition |
| March | Judging Justice: Social Disparities in Practice |
| Term 3 | Policing and Law Enforcement |
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive membership, welcoming students of all academic disciplines and lived experiences. Join us to learn, connect, and help shape the conversations that matter.