Tag Archives: crime

Penal reform and much else: Be careful what you wish for, Ed.

Posted on May 22, 2011 by PinkPolitika

Yesterday’s post here was prescient.  The Observer front page lead today is ‘We’re losing our claim to be tough on crime – top Tories’ (which translates online to Conservatives risking reputation on law and order, say ministers). Already my fears that change … Continue reading →

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Crime rate website may serve right-wing politicians well

Posted on February 1, 2011 by PinkPolitika

Reports that the new local area crime figures website crashed within minutes of its launch today (1 February 2011) do tempt a wry smile and a weary ‘as ever…’..     The site is intended to show numbers of offences reported in any local street, by … Continue reading →

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