Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy

14/04/2026

Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy Ltd: Contributing to National Policy

We are pleased to share that Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy, Ltd has reached a new milestone this week. Our team has formally submitted our expert evidence to the Ministry of Justice regarding the draft of the 2026 Victims' Code.
As part of our core mission to bridge the gap between academic criminology and frontline practice, we have provided insights drawn from our specialisations in victimology and violence against women and girls.
While the specifics of our submission remain part of the ongoing deliberative process, our participation reflects the Academy's commitment to ensuring that high-level research and criminological theory continue to inform the UK’s justice landscape.
We look forward to seeing how the consultation develops and to continuing our work in providing expert research and training modules across the sector.

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06/03/2026

The UK government is in the process of developing a new Victim's Code. The updates to this code include explicit requirements for needs assessment and instructions for how child victims are to be accommodated.

At Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy, we are working to assist in the development of this code, which is in the public consultation stage, and to develop training modules so criminal justice practitioners can provide much needed trauma-informed responses to victims.

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04/03/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/03/glasgow-domestic-abuser-convicted-killing-wife-who-jumped-from-bridge

The UK is starting to recognize the very real problem of mental health issues, including suicides, associated with domestic abuse.

Glasgow high court found Lee Milne, from Dundee, guilty of the culpable homicide of Kimberly Milne, 28

03/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy!

As the legal framework around victims' rights and criminal procedure undergoes significant evolution in the UK, the gap between academic research and criminal justice practice has never been more critical to bridge.

Founded by professors of Criminology specialising in Victimology and Investigative Psychology, the Academy was established to provide solicitors, barristers, and justice professionals with high-level briefings rooted in evidence-based research. Our expertise spans the complexities of:
-Victimology & Social Justice
-Trauma-informed Criminal Justice Practices
-Causes of Crime
-Child-Specific Protections
-Criminal Justice Research
-Evidence-based Criminal Justice Practices
-Program Evaluation

Our mission is simple: To provide criminal justice practitioners with the insights and information they need to help ensure the successful use of evidence-based practices.

Follow our page for upcoming specialist commentary on the 2026 Victims' Code consultation, the most recent literature in victimology, and upcoming professional development/continuing competency modules and webinars.