Category Archives: Justice Issues

Hi Matt, was Thatcher a Hero or Villain over Orgreave?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by ianchisnall

When MPs or Ministers are asked questions they regularly demonstrate they believe they have the choice of avoiding the question if it is seen as potentially a trick question or answering it and being taken out and criticised in public. … Continue reading →

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For once I agree with Bill and disagree with Mishal

Posted on November 28, 2018 by ianchisnall

Its unusual that Bill Cash ever states anything in public that I agree with, however this morning he was interviewed on Radio 4 Today by Mishal Husain and I have to confess he and I are of the same perspective, … Continue reading →

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A high profile MP who is letting his constituency down

Posted on November 24, 2018 by ianchisnall

A few months ago I wrote about the behaviour of this disgraceful Tory MP following his actions to jettison a private members bill to make upskirting an offence. On that occasion the Government stepped in and took over where the … Continue reading →

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Liar, Liar, is Nick Hurd setting himself on fire?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by ianchisnall

The idea that MPs, Peers or in the worst case scenario, Government Ministers can tell lies and get away with it is surely one of the reasons why our Democracy has so little support from people in the UK. A … Continue reading →

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Demonstrations of a Closed and Unaccountable Organisation

Posted on November 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

The Government works on so many of its different areas of responsibility in a manner that clearly fails to respond to the elected and appointed members of our Parliament, let alone the wider community that one wonders if it is … Continue reading →

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Police and Crime Commissioners need a broader remit

Posted on November 19, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Tuesday in the House of Commons, there were questions on the theme of the Criminal Justice System directed to Rory Stewart who up until now has given the impression of having a fresh and honest approach to his new … Continue reading →

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Its time for Seetec and Sussex PCC to challenge the MOJ

Posted on November 13, 2018 by ianchisnall

It seems hard to criticise the Government for investing over £3m into schemes to assist vulnerable women offenders across the UK, a decision which was announced on Friday. Although the individual sums involved have not been disclosed, there is a … Continue reading →

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Sajid, it is time to close down The Home Office

Posted on October 29, 2018 by ianchisnall

The people and organisations within our society that have recognisable high levels of power and authority should act in a highly responsible manner. If they do not, then the risk of society as a whole being severely impacted and even … Continue reading →

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Sure Start and PCCs show the need for political reform

Posted on October 10, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Monday on ‘Start the Week’ on Radio 4 the programme included Naomi Eisenstadt who spoke about the work carried out under the Labour Government between 2007-2010 on the SureStart programme, which was inspired by the American HeadStart Programme. How … Continue reading →

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Five issues behind last night’s Inside Out TV programme

Posted on October 9, 2018 by ianchisnall

The focus on Sussex Police and its acute lack of resources was the first item last night on the BBC One ‘Inside Out – South East’ programme which is available here. The short documentary exposed the impact of some of … Continue reading →

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