For a fair justice system in the North within everyone’s reach

JUSTICE North was established in 2025 to ensure that justice policy reflects the challenges, experience and innovation found across the North of England.

Angel of the north

Introduction

About JUSTICE North

Home to over 15.5 million people, the North of England faces significant challenges in both criminal and civil justice.

In recent years, leaders have responded by developing some of the UK’s best examples of locally‑led justice innovation.

JUSTICE North identifies and analyses these successes, while connecting local leaders with Westminster, so the region’s breakthroughs can help shape national policy.

How you can get involved:

  • Join as a JUSTICE member
  • Attend JUSTICE North events
  • Provide venues and other practical support to enable our work.

JUSTICE NORTH LEADERSHIP

Who we are

JUSTICE North is led by JUSTICE's Chief Executive and Director of Strategy and Impact.

Tyrone Steele
Director of Strategy and Impact

Tyrone is Director of Strategy and Impact at JUSTICE. He oversees the charity’s strategy, helping to strengthen its impact and influence and improve people’s experience of the justice system across the country. He also leads JUSTICE North, based in Liverpool.

Fiona Rutherford
Chief Executive

Fiona Rutherford is Chief Executive of JUSTICE. A former criminal barrister and senior civil servant with over 20 years’ experience, she has led reforms across legal aid, courts, and access to justice.

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Get involved

Join us in making change

Stand with us to ensure everyone’s rights are respected, no matter who they are or where they come from.

Join JUSTICE North

From students to judges, we have a membership option for everyone.

Donate

Help build a fair, accessible legal system that protects people’s rights.

How we work

We bring together experts from across the north of England to influence policy and deliver evidence-based reform.

Produce innovative research:

Our inaugural report, Closer to Home: Principles for a Justice System Shaped by Communities, draws on empirical case studies across the North to suggest a set of principles to guide justice devolution.

Advocate for change:

We work with politicians, lawyers, and local communities to push for transformative reforms like the Hillsborough Law.

Host thought-leading events:

Our recent ‘Journey to Justice’ event at Liverpool Town Hall brought together a range of leading figures from the law and politics, including Mayor Steve Rotherham, Lady Hale and Baroness Shami Chakrabarti.

Corporate support

How your organisation can get involved

If you’re interested to learn more about how your organisation can be involved in JUSTICE North’s work, you can read about our Corporate Membership option below or get in touch to arrange a chat.

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Together, we can transform the justice system

Stand with us to strengthen the rule of law and ensure everyone can rely on our legal system.