The Foundation is commissioning a new evidence review as part of our Public right to justice programme, exploring the justice system’s engagement with the public.
We believe the existing evidence base can be used more effectively to create a persuasive case for change.
We are seeking expert researchers to conduct a review titled Engaging the public in justice: participation, representation, and transparency in the justice system. The review will explore, synthesise, critically appraise and present research, data, and evidence in an accessible way.
The review will support our programme’s objective to use research in a more coordinated and impactful way and to inform proposals for wider improvement in the justice system.
Deadline and budget
The deadline is 11am, 6 October 2025 [updated deadline].
We invite tenders of up to a maximum of £65,000 (excluding VAT).
About the Public right to justice programme
An effective, fair, and accessible justice system is fundamental to social and indeed economic well-being. Our Public right to justice programme underlines that while the public have the notional right to such a system, this is often compromised in practice.
The programme confronts the challenges and explores possible solutions. It principally focuses on administrative, civil, and family justice (though considers other areas when instructive). We are concentrating particularly on the circumstances of disadvantaged people and the points where they encounter the justice system.