Prime Minister's speech on law and order (23/06/06)
Commenting on the Prime Minister's speech, the Acting Director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, Richard Garside, says:
'There is no doubting the Prime Minister's sincerity in believing that the manifold crime problems this country faces can be solved by expanding ever more the grip of the criminal justice system. But he is sincerely mistaken.
'What is needed is an honest discussion with the public about what the criminal justice system cannot achieve, and an openness to thinking creatively across a much broader policy terrain than that occupied by the police, the courts and the prisons.'
For further information:
Enver Solomon 0207 848 1997 or 07939 221 381 or Richard Garside, 07989 474 610
Notes to Editors:
- The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies at King's College London is an independent charity that informs and educates about all aspects of crime and criminal justice. We provide information, produce research and carry out policy analysis to encourage and facilitate an understanding of the complex nature of issues concerning crime. We are a membership organisation working with practitioners, policy makers, academics and students, the media and voluntary sector, offering a programme of events, publications and online resources.
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