Category Archives: Policing

rarely used and rarely seen?

Posted on July 6, 2014 by ianchisnall

The anniversary of the Summer riots in 2011 is a mere month away. One of the consequences of the terrible scenes from Croydon and other parts of London along with a small number of urban settings across the UK is the … Continue reading →

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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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Meet the Commissioner

Posted on May 30, 2014 by ianchisnall

The pitfalls of open access TV filming is that confidential matters aside, the viewer sees the blemishes as well as the strengths of the subject. Last nights CH4 Meet the Commissioner certainly revealed the blemishes of Ann Barnes and her approach … 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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We’re all in this together?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in Bournemouth a senior representative of a deeply unpopular sector of society used all of the authority and power of her role to challenge another group of people who she claims are deeply unpopular with the public. The Home … 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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A March to put a smile on our faces

Posted on May 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

Today the Streets of Brighton, like last weekend will be taken over by scores of people wanting to express their ideas and be seen by others for doing so. Last weekend we had the notorious March for England and its familiar … Continue reading →

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Difficult choices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Sunday in Brighton & Hove residents and visitors will mingle together in their chosen activities, benefiting from the sea air and the opportunity to exchange views. Some will be on Madeira Drive East of the Palace Pier roundabout, taking … Continue reading →

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Have a great Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by ianchisnall

For many people Easter is just like any other day, with the possibility of Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns and two days off due to the double bank holiday. For younger people its a break from School for much longer and … Continue reading →

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