CARITAS LEEDS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INQUIRY 

‘Justice and Mercy’ 

Over the past 2 years Caritas Leeds has conducted an Inquiry called Justice and Mercy in order to: 

• Increase knowledge and understanding among Catholics of the United Kingdom’s criminal justice system and the experiences of people in our Diocese who encounter it.  
• Explore and reflect on approaches to restorative justice.                 
• Encourage Catholics to take more action to support people encountering the criminal justice system  and address the injustices which they may face. 
• Make practical recommendations for action and change. 

On Monday 19^th October at 2.00pm our Bishop Marcus Stock will be launching the publication of the above Inquiry. This report presents a number of recommendations and a range of online resources to help parishes and communities within the Diocese to take action in support of victims of crime, prisoners, ex-offenders and their families. 

At the launch, Bishop Marcus will be joined by Mark Burns-Williamson, Police and Crime Commissioner of West Yorkshire and others giving their personal testimonies of the criminal justice system. 

You are warmly invited to join Bishop Marcus for the launch on; 

www.leedscathedrallive.org.uk

You will find further information about this work and inquiry on; 

www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/caritas/criminal-justice-forum

Please join us and get involved as we strive to improve and enhance the criminal justice system  –  it really is part of the mission of the church. 

In preparation of the launch, this weekend (10^th / 11^th October) marks a Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their Dependants. Bishop Marcus has issued a Pastoral Letter for the Diocese. Please click here for a copy of this important letter from our Bishop. 

To download a poster containing more information please click here.