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Chance, Order, Change 12 (Four Colours), 1980, Kenneth Martin. © The estate of Kenneth Martin
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Legal Services Research Centre is the independent research function of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner. We conduct cutting-edge empirical research to provide a powerful, independent voice to inform justice policy and practice within Victoria, and beyond.
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Latest news and research

Tilted scales of justice
15 Jan 2026

Rethinking reasonableness in rape prosecution

An independent academic evaluation of the Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales has revealed more systemic change needs to occur to achieve rape justice.

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10 Dec 2025

A persistent systemic failure: continuing prevalence of sexual harassment in the Victorian legal profession

A new report shines a light on the alarming rates of sexual harassment experienced by Victorian lawyers.

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26 Nov 2025

Now live: Small Area Modelling interactive map

Introducing the Small Area Modelling interactive map. Led by Dr Georgie Rychner and Professor Nigel J Balmer in collaboration with the Victoria Law Foundation, this project uses cutting-edge statistical methods to transform legal needs survey data into interactive maps.