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Category Archives: Security
Why Prevent is part of building a healthier society
I’ve just read Dean Godson of Policy Exchange‘s excellent summing up of the Prevent programme. I’ve just a few thoughts to add. Our free, democratic society is what makes us better than extremists. We do neither ourselves nor our values … Continue reading
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Tagged Accountability, Extremism, Living in Britain, Responsibility, Society
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Can control orders be justified?
There’s been much discussion recently about control orders. David Cameron used to say they don’t work and should be abolished, but now says they need replacing. Nick Clegg also used to say they should be abolished, but now says they … Continue reading
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Tagged British, Civil Liberties, Defence, Governing, Human Rights, Liberty, Morals, Security, Society
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Progressive Conservatism – Can It Exist In Prison Reform?
Progressive conservatism, dare I say it, liberal conservatism is facing a difficult philosophical position today – whether criminals who have committed acts directly contravening the law of the land should be able to partake in the democratic process. The conservative … Continue reading
Prison works – just not in every case
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke’s proposals for penal reform have landed him in hot water with some of the self anointed ‘tough on crime’ brigade. In a speech to the Centre for Crime and Justice recently, Clarke challenged conventional wisdom stretching … Continue reading
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Tagged Governing, Law and order, Living in Britain, Making a Difference
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Conservatism can, and must, seize the opportunity on justice reform
In recent weeks, and again this morning, Ken Clarke has come under sustained political pressure over his proposed reforms to the criminal justice system. The Justice Secretary’s pledge to reduce the UK’s record prison population by 3,000 prisoners by 2014-15, … Continue reading →