Category Archives: Policing

A number of the Blogs relate specifically to the proposed introduction of the Police and Crime Commissioners and my view that the Metropolitan Police which performs a role as local Police force for London and National Police force on several key issues needs to have some of these national roles removed in order that London Policing is not compromised by issues that have a National Political aspect (such as phone hacking)

Sussex MPs must respond to their angry constituents

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the muddle and chaos currently taking place in the House of Commons, mostly caused by Politicians but added to by people removing their clothes and water leaks it is sometimes difficult to find elements worthy of endorsement. However just … Continue reading →

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Solving such complex issues needs a different approach

Posted on April 3, 2019 by ianchisnall

When there is a major challenge impacting our nation such as the cuts to Police numbers (not a lack of police powers as claimed by certain politicians), an acute lack of housing, cuts to education, cuts to social services, cuts … Continue reading →

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Lets see how Parliament handles a new month!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

I always find the start of a new month exciting as it encourages a reflection on the few weeks ahead in terms of what can be achieved. With the exception of April and January that is all there is to … Continue reading →

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A very positive Parliamentary Debate

Posted on March 27, 2019 by ianchisnall

Despite all of the problems on the front burner of Parliament at present it is perhaps more important than ever to pay attention to the good words and intentions that are being expressed by small groups of MPs who are … Continue reading →

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MPs should pay attention to Victoria’s point of view

Posted on March 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

A few weeks ago Victoria Atkins made this rather radical statement as part of a debate on crime levels. It seems as though she is making a case for regional or local devolution of many things, not just policing. The … Continue reading →

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Policing promises are constantly being broken!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by ianchisnall

On the 12th March the Policing Minister Nick Hurd responded to a written question from an Essex MP regarding the resolving of organised crime. Whilst the question related to the outer London Boroughs, the answer disclosed how out of touch … Continue reading →

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Surely this use of language justifies a legal investigation

Posted on March 14, 2019 by ianchisnall

When Boris claimed on LBC radio that £60m of public money had been ejaculated up a wall by the Police service investigating historic child abuse cases he surely crossed some sort of line. Had he crossed it in private he … Continue reading →

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Party Politics is putting lives at risk

Posted on March 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the light of recent knife crime activity that has been hitting the national headlines and impacting some communities, most credible people would argue that preventative activity is vital if we are going to address the problem. As has been … Continue reading →

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Pete Wilcox makes a credible offer

Posted on March 6, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is very encouraging that the relatively recently appointed Bishop of Sheffield is challenging the current Home Secretary and calling for a public review into the impact of the attack on Miners in 1984 in Orgreave. Pete Wilcox has already … Continue reading →

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Knife Crime is not one size fits all

Posted on March 5, 2019 by ianchisnall

Unlike policing cuts, the way in which young and not so young people in certain communities resort to knifes and even guns when they feel they need to damage others or protect themselves is far from homogenous across the UK. … Continue reading →

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