The Criminal Justice System consists of a complex system of agencies working together to deliver justice in England and Wales. This website gives an overview of what's happening in the West Midlands and shows how all the different criminal justice agencies are working together to transform the way the criminal justice system works.
You can find out what happens behind the scenes in our a day in the life section which shows what it's like to work in the criminal justice system. Or you can read the latest news and developments going on here in the West Midlands in the press release section. Watch out for the downloads section where you'll find a wealth of information and downloadable leaflets about the criminal justice system.
Parts of this website are currently under review. We apologise for any out of date content.
What is the West Midlands Criminal Justice Board?
The West Midlands Criminal Justice Board was established in April 2003 and is one of 42 Local Criminal Justice Boards around the country which were created to transform the way the criminal justice system works. Its main aim is to improve co-operation between all the criminal justice agencies on a regional basis and deliver a more joined-up approach to criminal justice.
The Board is made up of chief officers and senior representatives of the criminal justice agencies in the West Midlands including:
- West Midlands Police
- Crown Prosecution Service
- National Probation Service
- Her Majesty’s Prison Service
- Her Majesty’s Courts Service
- Youth Justice Board
- Legal Services Commission
Associate / Visiting Members:
- Office for Criminal Justice Reform
- Victim Support
- Birmingham Law Society
- UK Border Agency
The present Chair of the Board is Gary Cann, Assistant Chief Constable (Citizen Focus) West Midlands Police
Click here to find out more about the role of the Local Criminal Justice Boards