The Humberside Criminal Justice Board (CJB) is made up of senior representatives of the criminal justice agencies that work in the Humber region. It exists to bring together these agencies to encourage communication and collaboration. Every police force area has a Local CJB, and they connect to a National CJB which is chaired by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
What is the purpose of the Criminal Justice Board?
The CJB is non-statutory. Members attend on voluntary basis. It aims to deliver effective, efficient and fair justice for the communities of Humberside by building and maintaining strong relationships across Criminal Justice System (CJS) agencies, the wider public sector and the voluntary and community sector.
Who are the members of the Humberside Criminal Justice Board?
The board is chaired by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The other core members are: (click links for more information)
- Humberside Police
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Her Majesty’s Court Service
- Her Majesty’s Prison Service
- National Probation Service
- Youth Offending
- Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
The board may also invite representatives from other agencies appropriate for the business of the board.
How does the CJB work?
The CJB brings agencies together to discuss work that affects two or more of its members. As well as the CJB itself, which is a strategic meeting, there is an Operations sub-group made up of people working in the local criminal justice agencies. This group identifies problems and proposes solutions to the board. The CJB and Operations Group each meet four times a year.
What is the CJB Working on?
The CJB’s priorities from 2024-2028 are based on the three aims of the Police and Crime Plan.
- Safer Communities
- Youth Justice and Early Intervention
- Violence Against Women and Girls (including stalking)
- Combating Drugs
- Out of Court Disposals and Restorative Justice
- Serious Violence and Weapons
- Rape and Serious Sexual Offences
- Women in or at risk of entering the CJS
- Prisoners Building Homes
- Engaged, Resilient and Inclusive Communities
- Victims Code (including Victim Attrition)
- Public Confidence in the CJS
- Effective Organisations
- Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System
CJS Scorecard
The Government is determined to cut crime and make sure the Criminal Justice System delivers the best possible service to victims. These scorecards bring together data on priority areas to increase public transparency and help identify performance issues so they can be addressed head-on. Click here to read the latest scorecard (published quarterly).
