by Bryan Gibson
I was saddened to learn of the death of John Alderson. I had many dealing with him across the years going back long before we published his classic text, ‘Principled Policing’ in 1998.
Together with Andrew Rutherford, John and I went on tour delivering a series of conferences, naturally trying to encourage alternative points of view to many of the mainstream imperatives of the 1980s.… Read more “John Alderson (1922-2011)”
The launch will start at 1pm, although attendees will be subject to security procedures on arrival, but there will also be the opportunity of a conducted tour of the prison.
Time/Date: 1pm, Friday 11 November 2011.
Venue:
HMP Dovegate
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 8XR
Tel: 01283 829400
If you would like to attend
Places require prior clearance by the Director of the Prison, Wyn Jones.… Read more “Dovegate to be Launched at HMP Dovegate”
Justin Rollins will be signing copies of his book – The Lost Boyz: A Dark Side of Graffiti – at Waterstones, Wandsworth.
Time/Date: 10.30am Saturday 19 November 2011.
Venue: Waterstones Wandsworth
Address: Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF
Tel: 0843 290 8673
A limited number of copies will be available to buy (and have signed) on the day.
by Allan Weaver author of So You Think You Know Me? 30 August 2011.
In relation to the London riots of August 2011, I was both shocked and troubled at the nature and intensity and I noted with interest that some commentators latterly were highlighting the diverse age and socio/economic status of the rioters in an attempt, I felt, to highlight the whole episode as an act of sheer criminality.… Read more “A View of the UK Riots from Someone Who Has Experienced Both Sides”
by Justin Rollins author of The Lost Boyz: A Dark Side of Graffiti. 16 August 2011.
UK RIOTS AUGUST 2011
A very sad sight, seeing historical buildings that survived the Blitz burnt to the ground. Innocent people lost their lives and homes, it was like looking at a short clip of Armageddon.… Read more “A Week of Complete Chaos and Mayhem on UK Streets”
