News | December 2025
The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice.
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Newsflash | The Young Review: 10 Years On
Ten years after the landmark Young Review (2014) highlighted racial disparities affecting Black and Muslim men in the UK Criminal Justice System, a new report by Action for Race Equality and Clinks reflects on what’s changed and crucially, what hasn’t.
Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 912 | 12 December 2025
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The Young Review - 10 Years On
This briefing reviews the extent to which the Young Review’s (2014) recommendations have been implemented, the factors impeding progress, and identifies where accountability for these failures lies.
Newsflash | Urgent: Please Join Us at Today’s Clinks AGM
Dear Clinks member,
Our AGM is taking place online today, and we would really value your attendance. Joining us for just an hour will help ensure we are quorate and able to continue the important work we do to support the sector.
AGM | Today | 12:00 | Online
Full details & registration: https://www.clinks.org/event/648
If you’re able to attend, please sign up now using the link above.
How voluntary sector organisations can influence Public Opinion on Crime Evidence Library
This review captures some of the key lessons from the academic research into public opinion on crime. It summarises aspects of associated disciplines regarding how opinions are formed and theories on punitive sentiment among the public. It also provides recommendations on areas for future research.
Clinks Policy Briefing | December 2025
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the Clinks Policy Briefing. Please let us know if you have any thoughts on this newsletter or any of the things it has covered by contacting the Policy team.
This month:
Newsflash | Highlight Your Organisation at Our 2026 Annual Conference
Highlight Your Organisation at Our 2026 Annual Conference
As we prepare the programme for our Annual Conference on 28 January 2026, we’re opening a brief window for organisations to showcase who they are and the work they do. During the main session, we will feature a short slideshow made up of one promotional slide from each participating organisation. This is a simple, high-impact way to raise your profile and ensure delegates have a clear picture of organisations across our community.
Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 911 | 5 December 2025
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