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‘Trauma does not respond to the equations of justice.’

Trials and errors: Tim Newell of Escaping Victimhood looks at a new report

‘Trauma does not respond to the equations of justice.’

by Tim Newell 19th August 2022

Last month’s publication of the report from the Independent Commission into the Experience of Victims and Long-Term Prisoners* has been marked by very little public comment. Its significance in trying to make sense of sentencing for those deeply affected by justice in England and Wales – both victims and offenders – has gone unacknowledged.