Criminal justice advocacy
Advocacy, casework and support involving criminal justice institutions and public bodies.
Law · Research · Public interest
Legal work
Criminal justice advocacy, non-reserved legal activity, legal research, information rights and public authority challenges.
Legal and public interest work
Understanding decisions, evidence and public institutions
Ryan is a lawyer whose work has developed through criminal justice advocacy, legal and public interest research, information rights and challenges involving public bodies.
His experience includes analysing legislation, policy and public records, preparing representations and complaints, reviewing institutional decisions and helping people understand complex justice processes.
This page provides an overview of that work. The central account of Ryan's qualifications, professional affiliations and regulatory position is on the Professional Status page.
Areas of experience
Legal work in context
Each area is described at the level of Ryan's established experience. The Professional Status page explains the applicable regulatory position.
Legal and public interest research
Research using legislation, policy, case material, official records and documentary evidence.
Information rights
Work involving freedom of information, data protection, access to records, complaints and regulatory routes.
Public authority challenges
Complaints, representations and scrutiny concerning decisions, records and conduct by public institutions.
Background
Legal education and related experience
Ryan holds an LLB (Hons), 2:1 from Bangor University. He is a Student Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and received the Middle Temple Access to the Bar Award.
His wider work includes approximately nine years across criminal justice advocacy, casework, research, information rights and public service. He previously worked at HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Professional enquiries
Discuss relevant work with Ryan
Ryan undertakes only work that he is lawfully entitled and competent to undertake. Any professional engagement is agreed separately and in writing. Sending an enquiry does not itself create a retainer or obligation to act.
Email ryan@ryanjarvis.uk with the relevant background and the type of work you wish to discuss.