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”
Terence Morris and Louis Blom-Cooper’s new book Fine Lines and Distinctions was launched by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge on Thursday 30 June 2011 at Middle Temple, London.
‘Whose Justice? – State or Community? provides a thoughtful and principled perspective on criminal justice at a time when the country seems ready to move on from the rigid attitudes and misguided assumptions that have dominated policy and practice for almost 20 years.… Read more “Review of Whose Criminal Justice?”
Looking for Laura: Public Criminology and Hot News by Professor David Wilson was launched on 19 April 2011 at Birmingham City University.
Leading investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre (who wrote the Foreword) was due to open proceedings, but sent his apologies. In his place Fiona Church – Executive Dean of Faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences (ELSS) – did the honours.… Read more “Gallery: Looking for Laura launched at Birmingham City University”
