Shannett Thompson This year will be remembered as a pivotal turning point for several reasons. The pandemic ushered in an unprecedented experiment in home working, which many predict will lead employers to be more flexible about working practices from here on. The death of George Floyd on the 25 May was a wake-up call as to the inequalities faced by ethnic minorities, particularly black men within the criminal justice system. While unfortunately George’s death was not the first, it made the world think about what needs to change to prevent further instances of harm to black people in custody. Hopefully the legacy from his tragic end will be transformative.