Crime
Locking up non-violent youths costs millions and does little to reduce crime
A new report has demonstrated the true costs of the political arms race over criminal justice policy engaged in by both main parties over the past two decades.
Probation will reduce re-offending – not privatisation
Following their proposals to reintroduce prison ships, the Tories announced plans last week to put post-prison services in the hands of the private sector.
Grieve’s dogwhistle u-turn on youth crime
The Tories today released figures claiming young criminals given community sentences were guilty of “100,000 extra crimes a year”. They […]
Exposed: More Tory misuse of crime stats
Following Chris Grayling's manipulation of crime stats this week, it has emerged that backbench Tory MPs are doing the same off their own backs.
Warning of rising crime as SNP secures budget thanks to Tory “buddies”
The Herald newspaper has reported a warning from the Scottish Police Federation that budget cuts to the police will see crime rates increase across Scotland.
Weak link Grayling: Wrong on the facts, wrong on the stats
Leading Tory Chris Grayling claims there's been a "98% INCREASE in serious violent crime" - the true figure, however, is a 50% FALL in violent crime since 1995.