Category Archives: Justice Issues

Sentences I don’t understand

Posted on July 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

The value of custodial sentences for Andy Coulson and his fellow conspirators is surely questionable. As a society that locks up far more people than most of our neighbours his punishment is something that is hard to justify in terms of the best … Continue reading →

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What is so special about Wrexham?

Posted on May 31, 2014 by ianchisnall

Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales with a population of a mere 42,000 people. It is a town with a varied industrial history and one of the largest brown field sites in the area is the old Firestone Tyres factory … Continue reading →

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Punishing our Children

Posted on May 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

When the Government removes a parent from a vulnerable family for an extended period of time, there will inevitably be lasting consequences for that family. Despite the disconnect that exists in our nation between individuals and communities, to an extent unimagined in the immediate … Continue reading →

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Charities know our limits!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

One of my frustrations is the disconnect between our lawmakers and the world into which their laws are intended to work. We are all entitled to have opinions that are out of touch with reality, to think out loud and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Politically motivated arrests?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

The arrest of Sinn Féin President and ex IRA member Gerry Adams for the suspected involvement in the abduction and murder of Jean McConville is politically motivated according to Alex Maskey, another member of the party. The family of Jean McConville who was … Continue reading →

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Growing signs of incompetence

Posted on April 15, 2014 by ianchisnall

A small number of our Political Representatives have over claimed public money in the form of their expenses or allowances. There are also rumours of small numbers of people whose behaviour at work and within public buildings has been totally inappropriate to say the least. … Continue reading →

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The awful trial of Nigel Evans

Posted on April 13, 2014 by ianchisnall

As news broke of the outcome of the Court Case in Preston Crown Court on Thursday, a string of MPs found themselves near microphones giving interviews about how badly Mr Evans had been treated by the system which they between … Continue reading →

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G4 No!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

Either yesterday was seen as a good day to bury embarrassing news by the Government or else journalists found some stories capable of  reinforcing the idea that despite the move of Maria Miller, that the Government has still not understood the outrage felt by … Continue reading →

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A week of unequal chances

Posted on April 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

This week has seemed more than most to be one that has highlighted the inequalities inherent within our nation. None of these reflections are linked, but together they show how much work needs to be done to create a more … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Islands

Posted on March 30, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning 19 year old Mauritian Yashika Bageerathi has been told that Air Mauritius cannot or will not transport her to her country of origin, despite her possessing a ticket for travel. This decision will hopefully add pressure onto the Home … Continue reading →

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