We need bravery from our politicians
A busy two weeks. We have had good coverage with regard to the recommendations from the Centre for Social Justice about less use of short prison sentences and since then have met with Alan Duncan to further support this approach. The challenge, as ever, remains. Will common sense recommendations be pushed under the carpet in the run up to the election and post election because of the fear of looking soft on crime? More than ever, the beneficial role of community punishment must be shared with the public to gain their confidence. We know that improving community sentences will require resourcing but it
strikes me that this is not past the wit of man…..
13.11.09
A busy two weeks. We have had good coverage with regard to the recommendations from the Centre for Social Justice about less use of short prison sentences and since then have met with Alan Duncan to further support this approach. The challenge, as ever, remains. Will common sense recommendations be pushed under the carpet in the run up to the election and post election because of the fear of looking soft on crime? More than ever, the beneficial role of community punishment must be shared with the public to gain their confidence. We know that improving community sentences will require resourcing but it strikes me that this is not past the wit of man…..
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News
- 11.08.2010 | Daily Telegraph Ministry of Justice job cuts put the public at risk, union warns
- 11.08.2010 | Guardian Commissioner Paul Stephenson opposes Kenneth Clarke’s plans to lock up fewer criminals
- 15.08.2010 | Independent Failed by her keepers: Ana Attia’s Story
- 28.08.2010 | BBC News Cutting short term jail sentences ‘will not reduce crime’
Our Research
- Martin Wright Towards a Restorative Society
- Matrix Evidence Are Short-Term Prison Sentences Efficient and Effective?
