Too often ignored, Black, Asian, minoritised and migrant women face the ‘double disadvantage’ of gender inequality and racism when they encounter the criminal justice system. Some face a ‘triple disadvantage’ where they also encounter a lack of understanding of their faith and religious needs, including Islamophobia experienced by Muslim women.

The Tackling Double Disadvantage 10-point Action Plan, published in January 2022, set out recommendations to achieve equal treatment and outcomes for racially minoritised and migrant women in contact with the criminal justice system.

This report shares learning from discussions and research with senior leaders from central government and criminal justice agencies, as well as women with lived experience, to review progress and identify future priorities.

Published in July 2023 by the Tackling Double Disadvantage partnership.