Ministry Of Justice
Data First aims to unlock the potential of the wealth of data already created by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), by linking administrative datasets from across the justice system and enabling accredited researchers, from within government and academia, to access the data in an ethical and responsible way. The project will also enhance the linking of justice data with other government departments.
By working in partnership with academic experts to facilitate and promote research in the justice space, Data First will create a sustainable body of knowledge on justice system users, their interactions across the criminal, family and civil courts and their needs, pathways and outcomes across a range of public services.
This will provide greater insight to inform the development of MOJ policies and drive real progress in improving social and justice outcomes.
The programme is led by MOJ and funded by ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK), an investment by the Economic Social and Research Council (ESRC).
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Last updated 15 August 2022 +show all updates
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Data First prisoner custodial journey data catalogue updated.
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Analytical outputs section added.
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User guide updated and Data First probation data catalogue, Data First criminal courts, prisons and probation linking data catalogue published.
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User guide updated and Data First Family Court data catalogue published.
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User guide, privacy statement, Data First magistrates' court defendant data catalogue, Data First Crown Court defendant data catalogue and Data First criminal courts and prisons linking data catalogue updated.
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User guide updated and Data First prisoner custodial journey data catalogue published.
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User guide updated and Data First linked magistrates and Crown Court data catalogue published.
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Documents updated and Data First Crown Court defendant data catalogue published.
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First published.