Crime & Justice research specialists
The UK crime and justice sector is facing several significant challenges. The system is strained by factors such as unprecedented court hearing backlogs following the pandemic, record numbers of prisoners, legal aid cuts impacting on access to justice, and a shortage of young lawyers entering the criminal law field.
Up-to-date insight is critical in addressing challenges effectively. Our specialists in crime and justice research help government, legal services and third sector organisations build evidence on what works, ultimately to create a more just, fair and efficient system.
Why IFF?
Policy expertise
With over a decade’s experience working within the crime and justice sector, we understand the policy context and challenges you face, and we know what matters.
Tailor made research
You’ll receive a programme tailored to meet your individual needs. We have expertise in quantitative, qualitative and evaluation techniques, and the ability to deliver large, long-term projects, as well as small, agile studies at pace.
Related knowledge
Our researchers have specialisms across a range of sectors, including housing, education, health, and business and enterprise. This related knowledge will help you engage different audiences, understanding how to reach them and what language to use.
Our specialisms
From one-off surveys, to complex multi-strand projects, we offer a wide range of solutions, to meet your crime and justice insight needs. Here are a just a few ways we might be able to help.
Legal services
We’re experienced at engaging solicitors, barristers, legal services stakeholders and regulators in research to help you better understand the legal services market.
Understanding the courts & tribunals system
Working across a range of audiences including victims & witnesses, court professionals and the judiciary, we can help you collect evidence on cases & outcomes, and support efficacy and fairness in the courts and tribunals system.
Policy research
Need insight to support crime or justice policy? Our expert team can collect insights from a range of audiences from highly vulnerable people to senior legal professionals and translate them into policy recommendations.
Our research partners
We work with various public and private sector business within crime and justice across the UK. Here are just a handful of our crime and justice partners.
“We commissioned IFF to conduct research and develop a system map to visually represent the youth justice system. We were thoroughly impressed with their work. The team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, keeping us informed and engaged throughout. Deadlines were met and risks were identified and mitigated against. The final outputs offered really clear and insightful analysis. We would highly recommend their services.”
Hashim Ahmed,
Research Manager, Youth Endowment Fund
