Jo Easton

Director of Policy and Advocacy, Unlock

Jo joined Unlock in 2022 having worked in policy, communications and research roles for various charities in the justice and human rights sectors, including INQUEST, the Human Rights Clinic at Essex University, the Magistrates Association and the IMB/LO Secretariat. She completed a PhD in Human Rights Law, which looked at the participation of bereaved families in investigations following deaths in custody and this has been published as a book. 

Jo leads Unlock’s policy and influencing work with a focus on reforming legislation and government policy, as well as advocating for better practice in key sectors in relation to the disclosure of criminal records.