60% of short term prisoners re-offend within a year
As we head into the election all parties’ time would be better spent paying attention to the overwhelming evidence for what works in criminal justice policy.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Scientists face assymetries in public debates on climate change
Chris Rapley has lamented the “political ineptitude of scientists”. But he says they face asymmetries in public debates on climate change.
Questioning the PM and justice minister on democratic reform
I put it to the PM that his proposals had come “too late” and that such reform should not be announced in a pre-election campaign. Read his reply.
Cameron accused of “sham marriage” with Ulster Unionists
The decision by the Northern Ireland assembly to vote in favour of the devolution of policing & justice powers to Stormont has received a largely warm welcome.
Searching for consensus on how to tackle inequality
There is now a fairly substantial body of evidence showing the ill effects of income inequality on society, but not yet much consensus on what to do about it, particularly given the public’s seemingly contradictory attitude towards the issue; thattest
Hague attempts to woo Europe as Americans voice concerns
The Americans have voiced fears over the prospect of a Tory government, warning that a “self-absorbed” govt. would be “a more tentative and less reliable” ally.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, March 10th
Prison re-offending costs the economy £10bn a year, new figures reveal, plus the former head of MI5 on torture, Gordon Brown on the economy, Sarkozy and Karzai.
UK exports collapse in January
Figures out today show the UK’s trade deficit in goods widened to £8 billion in January from £7 billion in December, mainly a result of a 6% fall in exports.
Grayling fails to release full details of “study” showing rise in violent crime
Chris Grayling is at the centre of yet more allegations of misusing statistics after failing to provide details of a study showing a 44% rise in violent crime.
Did Cameron use “loose language” to describe Ashcroft loan?
David Cameron faces accusations of using “loose language” to describe a loan to the Conservative party. But was the original loan from Michael Ashcroft?