What is the Board?
The Devon and Cornwall Local Criminal Justice Board (LCJB) was established in April 2003. It brings together the Chief Executive Officers of the key agencies involved in the criminal justice system across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to identify priorities, address issues and deliver agreed objectives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
The Board is currently chaired by the police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and meets quarterly.
Governance
In March 2022, the PCC Review (Part2) carried out by the Home Office, identified LCJBs as a critical vehicle to empower PCCs with the levers to bring together Criminal Justice partners to effectively tackle crime, improve the criminal justice process and review opportunities to co-commission partnership activities. In line with recommendations made by the review, legislation is being sought to place LCJBs on a statutory footing.
Board meetings are held quarterly.
Membership
In line with National Guidance for Local Criminal Justice Boards, membership of the LCJB are;
- The Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner
- Devon & Cornwall Police
- Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
- His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service, Devon & Cornwall area (HMCTS)
- His Majesty Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
- A representative of the Youth Justice Service (Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth & Torbay)
- In addition, to the main criminal justice agencies, we have representation from;
- The Legal Aid Agency and Defence Community
- The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE)
- The High Sheriff of Devon and The High Sheriff of Cornwall
- LCJB Subgroup Chairs
- Victim Service representative