Launch at the House of Lords
The Lord David Trimble invited guests into what could have been the very committee rooms where Tom Murtagh was vilified by the Home Affairs Select Committee. Also joined by Martin Narey, Ted Butt and Bryan Gibson, Murtagh put his case to the room – something he was originally denied as the committee sought their own agenda.… Read more “Gallery: The Blantyre House Prison Affair Launch”
‘I confess that I did not find the book comfortable reading and almost put it to one side after the first couple of chapters. I’m glad that I continued with it as it taught me to be even more understanding in relating to those who suffer…Suffering need not destroy.… Read more “Review of Justice for William”
‘This is essential reading not just for those interested in penal policy, but for anyone with a broader interest in effecting organisational change.’
Thames View (June 2007)
‘This is a wonderfully useful tool for influencing policymakers towards a better system. Meticulously researched and rationally argued throughout, the authors speak direct to government, police and prison service on their own terms, neatly arguing that all those institutions will achieve their objectives, if they adopt the restorative approach ….… Read more “Reviews of Restorative Justice in Prisons”
‘The strength of this book is in its clear positioning as a practitioner perspective on the dilemmas facing criminal justice professionals working in the UK today. It carries the authority of an author with personal experience of some of the most challenging work the system has to offer, and conveys the genuine passion Cornwell feels about trying to achieve real justice.… Read more “Reviews of Criminal Punishment and Restorative Justice”
‘Giving the growing number of black and ethnic people entering prison in the UK and the frightening example of the dramatic racialisation of prisons in America arising from the so-called war on drugs, this is an important issue for politicians, criminal justice professionals and the wider public.… Read more “Reviews of Drugs, Victims and Race”
