Category Archives: Police & Crime Commissioner

The words that come back to haunt us

Posted on May 25, 2017 by ianchisnall

Its hard to imagine that when Theresa May was speaking at the Police Federation conference as Home Secretary in 2015, less than two weeks after the last General Election that she could have forseen that she would be forced to … Continue reading →

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A deeply out of touch Home Secretary

Posted on May 18, 2017 by ianchisnall

The exchange between Amber Rudd and the Police Federation over pay and pay rises appears to have disclosed just how substantial the gap is between the Government which has been setting our laws and budgets for the last 7 years … Continue reading →

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Katy gets off scot-free

Posted on May 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

The decision by the Crown Prosecution Service not to prosecute Katy Bourne over a dishonest tweet is undoubtedly the right one. No one would benefit from her being taken to court for telling everyone she had not claimed any expenses … 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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National Stalking Awareness Week

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianchisnall

As the week ends its important to ensure that a focus on the issue of stalking does not diminish. I have been involved in a number of discussions over the last six months involving voluntary organisations such as Suzy Lamplugh … 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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It’s time for positive politics

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ianchisnall

The 2.3 minute video below explains how since the 1950’s many voters have changed from backing one of the three main political parties to a broader range of choices and articulates reasons for this. However as Randeep Ramesh suggests one … Continue reading →

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Who’d employ an apprentice?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by ianchisnall

The world of apprenticeships is about to go through a major change. A major change was proposed just after Theresa May was chosen as our Prime Minister by Tory MPs following David Camerons resignation. The plan is that from Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Stop using the Police as a punchbag

Posted on March 4, 2017 by ianchisnall

On Thursday HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) published their annual report into policing and the state of individual forces. The report outlines a challenge across the country with reports of victims being let down, criminal cases shelved and suspects left untracked … Continue reading →

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