Good Society
One step forward but two steps back for migrant domestic workers
Ruth Grove-White of the Migrants' Rights Network and Jenny Moss of Kalayaan write about the treatment of domestic workers in the UK and the effect of the government policy.
Failure to disclose evidence reminiscent of dark days of miscarriages of justice
Vera Baird QC, former Solicitor General, writes about the worrying Mark Kennedy affair, and the Crown Prosecution Service's failure to disclose evidence.
Archbishop “right to speak out” says spin doctor who said “we don’t do God”
Those within the coalition are not concerned about the principle of the Archbishop Rowan Williams speaking out, but that his remarks make uncomfortable reading.
Government’s latest u-turn puts political goals ahead of effective jails
The coalition government’s considered approach to justice was welcomed by penal reformers, who considered it a once in a generation opportunity for change.
Progressive council points the way to fairness
The Islington Fairness Commission shows there are concrete things we can do on our own patch to try to close the gap between the rich and poor.
City Hall Tories accused of jeopardising cyclists’ safety
City Hall Tories were accused of "playing games" with cyclists' safety today after walking out of a meeting on maintaining the 20mph speed limit on Blackfriars Bridge.