Category Archives: Justice Issues

A few PCC’s understand their role

Posted on July 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

The role of Police and Crime Commissioner was intended at the outset to be one which brought about coherence in the Criminal Justice System. At the time when the PCC concept was first made public, the MP for Arundel and … Continue reading →

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Where was the Police & Crime Commissioner?

Posted on July 13, 2017 by ianchisnall

There is a disturbing story currently circulating of a brave woman called Faith Spear who comes from Ipswich where she served as a volunteer chair of a body known as the Independent Monitoring Board of Her Majesty’s Prison & Young … Continue reading →

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Home Office must publish out of respect

Posted on June 4, 2017 by ianchisnall

Late last night and this morning some people involved in the use of social media have been proposing various courses of action following the attack by the three men on London Bridge and at Borough Market. It is far to … Continue reading →

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A record high – we should be ashamed of

Posted on May 3, 2017 by ianchisnall

The latest Government statistic shows that on at least one measure this Government has completely failed one vulnerable group in our society. Tragically they are people whose predicament is of little concern to the current Government and unlike the nurses … Continue reading →

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We need a Government of Justice

Posted on April 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

This blog features in the Argus Newspaper today: Now that the General Election has been announced the extent to which Sussex splits into two parts becomes evident. Seven out of 16 constituencies, three in East Sussex, three in Brighton and … Continue reading →

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The missing link to our prisons

Posted on April 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

At the end of March a debate took place in the House of Commons as part of the process of creating the Governments Prisons and Courts Bill. The debate was entitled “Prisons: purpose, and role of Secretary of State” and … Continue reading →

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Let us stand with Margot Wallstrom

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ianchisnall

On a number of occasions over the lifetime of this blog I have written about the need for our nation to end its sales of weapons to Saudi Arabia and challenge their human rights record. Occasionally a bold UK Minister … Continue reading →

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Play the ball, not the man

Posted on March 22, 2017 by ianchisnall

The news yesterday that Martin Mcguinness has died led to expressions of joy and anger from some and sorrow and appreciation from others. The fact is that every time a terrorist lays down their weapons and tries to replace them … Continue reading →

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End in sight for a mixed economy?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

During the reign of the coalition Government one significant focal points was their attempt to reduce the size of the State through the creation of mutual organisations, inspired by the success of companies such as John Lewis. Whole sections were … Continue reading →

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We need Ministers with experience

Posted on March 9, 2017 by ianchisnall

Its very telling that our needs as a nation as a whole are treated as insignificant by most Governments compared to the concerns of the well paid bankers and other power brokers in the city of London. This Government like … Continue reading →

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