Sharon Walker assesse the expansion of the executive within the criminal justice system in the Republic of Ireland, and the impact on punishment decisions
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Analysis and comment on current developments by the Centre's staff, supporters and associates
Wednesday, 05 July, 2017
The law rarely holds powerful individuals to account. The Grenfell disaster is unlikely to be different, argue Steve Tombs and David Whyte
Tuesday, 13 June, 2017
Islington councillor Diarmaid Ward calls on the Ministry of Justice to release empty flats at HMP Pentonville to provide much needed homes
Wednesday, 07 June, 2017
Mike Guilfoyle reflects on his time supervising 'Lindsay' who had a personality disorder
Tuesday, 30 May, 2017
Something needs to be done quickly to deal with the mess created by restrictions on police bail, argues Ed Cape
Wednesday, 24 May, 2017
Vickie Cooper and David Whyte argue most people still don't understand the true scale of the human cost that austerity has unleashed
Wednesday, 17 May, 2017
Glyn Robbins calls for prison land in London to remain in public ownership and redeveloped into genuinely affordable homes
Wednesday, 03 May, 2017
Will McMahon calls for investment in social work and mental health services rather than the police
Tuesday, 02 May, 2017
In his latest reflection, Mike Guilfoyle recalls Eithne and the need for a protective sentence in court