Waterside Press

Putting justice into words

Since 1989, Waterside Press has built a reputation for publishing authoritative, compelling works on crime, the penal system, and legal history. We specialise in non-fiction that explores miscarriages of justice, policing, human rights, and the realities of the courtroom.

Our authors come from a range of backgrounds—including lawyers, judges, criminologists, historians, and campaigners—ensuring every book is grounded in expertise and integrity. This commitment to quality has seen our publications inspire major television dramas, including the BBC’s Garrow’s Law, ITV’s Dark Angel, and Channel 4’s Deceit.

From award-winning works like The Little Book of Prison to rigorous accounts of historic legal battles, Waterside Press provides an essential platform for practitioners, academics, and readers fascinated by the criminal justice system.

Other Awards

Koestler Trust Platinum Award, 2011: The Little Book of Prison – A Beginners Guide by Frankie Owens.

Koestler Trust Silver Award, 2012: Life Imprisonment An Unofficial Guide by Alan Baker.

Winner – British Psychological Society Book Award – Practitioner Text Category, 2017:
Preventing Self-injury and Suicide in Women’s Prisons by Tammi Walker and Graham Towl.

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