Lobbying & campaigning

The Justice Committee inquiry on public opinion and understanding of sentencing

Clinks provided a response to the Justice Committee inquiry on public opinion and understanding of sentencing.

The Justice Committee calls for greater support for people sent to prison on remand

This blog covers the Justice Committee's report on adult custodial remand and the evidence Clinks submitted to the Committee's inquiry into the topic.

Clinks response: Welsh Parliament Finance Committee front page

Clinks response to Welsh Parliament Finance Committee – Draft Budget

Clinks provided a response to the Welsh Parliament Finance Committee’s consultation on the Welsh go

Supporting organisations to strengthen their voice

We are excited to be launching phase three of the Stronger Voice training programme, ‘Strengthening your voice’.

State of the sector 2022 survey: why your response is crucial

The state of the sector survey 2022 is your opportunity to share your experiences and help us to influence decision makers on your behalf. Each and every response to this survey will form the basis of an in-depth report, published at the end of the year, helping us to understand the experiences, opportunities, and challenges for organisations working to support people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. This is a blog to share why it is important to contribute.

Helping you to find and use your voice to influence government policy

We’re excited to be launching phase two of the Stronger voice training programme, ‘Using your voice’.

New training offer to strengthen the voice of the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system

Clinks announces the launch of the first phase of our Stronger voice training programme. This blog sets out what you can expect from the programme and how you can sign up.

Supporting you to strengthen your voice

Find out about Clinks’ Stronger Voice project - a three-year project helping the voluntary sector working in criminal justice develop a unified and influential voice, at both a national and regional level.

Influencing policy | Clinks member - Unlock

Part of the Stronger voice project, this case study compliments an online recording of Unlock’s expert seminar looking at its 'strategic litigation' approach; using the law to create change.

Influencing policy | Clinks member - Prison Reform Trust

Part of the Stronger voice project, this case study compliments an online recording of Prison Reform Trust’s expert seminar delving into its strategy for influencing policy with a particular focus on Indeterminate Public Protection (IPP) sentences.