Publications
Read and download reports, handbooks, briefing papers, legal and policy submissions, and fact sheets from the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Regulating Police Stop and Search: An Evaluation of the Northamptonshire Police: Reasonable Grounds Panel—Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines how unique initiative between police and community members in Northamptonshire, UK has resulted in a more lawful and effective use of stop and search.
November 2019Unmaking Americans: Insecure Citizenship in the United States—Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines how existing gaps in citizenship protections increase the vulnerability of citizens because of their race, national origin, religion, political opinion or a combination of factors.
September 2019International Crimes
What is the difference between “ordinary” crimes and crimes against humanity? When lawyers talk about international law, what does that mean?
June 2016Deportation and Citizenship in the Dominican Republic: Unanswered Questions
Despite assurances from the government over threatened deportations, the position of tens of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian Descent remains uncertain.
July 2015Legal Aid in Poland
This fact sheet summarizes the legal representation available to detainees and defendants who cannot afford their own lawyer in Poland.
April 2015Legal Aid in the Netherlands
This fact sheet summarizes the legal representation available to detainees and defendants who cannot afford their own lawyer in the Netherlands.
April 2015Legal Aid in Italy
This fact sheet summarizes the legal representation available to detainees and defendants who cannot afford their own lawyer in Italy.
April 2015Legal Aid in Hungary
This fact sheet summarizes the legal representation available to detainees and defendants who cannot afford their own lawyer in Hungary.
April 2015