Information on "Crime" and "United Kingdom"
December 2012
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14 Dec 2012
Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper discusses Kenya's domestic politics in the aftermath of the 2007 political crisis, the country's military engagement in Somalia, and its economic prospects. More on «Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis»
November 2012
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22 Nov 2012
Reducing Reoffending: The 'What Works' Debate
Author: Gabrielle Garton Grimwood, Gavin Berman
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of prison and programs in the community aimed at reducing re-offending. More on «Reducing Reoffending: The 'What Works' Debate»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Taking International Action to Prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Author: Hannah Wright
Publisher: Saferworld
Addressing sexual violence is inevitably complex, and despite increased international attention on the issue in recent years, examples of bad practice in this area are easier to identify than good ones. More on «Taking International Action to Prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence»
April 2012
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23 Apr 2012
Deportation of Individuals Who May Face a Risk of Torture
Author: Alexander Horne, Melanie Gower
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The note explores the case of deportation of individuals to countries where they may face a real risk of torture. More on «Deportation of Individuals Who May Face a Risk of Torture»
March 2012
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15 Mar 2012
Pre-Change Detention in Terrorism Cases
Author: Alexander Home, Gavin Berman
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This report provides an overview of the UK's pre-charge detention legislation for terrorist suspects. More on «Pre-Change Detention in Terrorism Cases»
February 2012
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28 Feb 2012
Piracy at Sea: Overview and Policy Responses
Author: Louise Butcher
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note gives a brief overview of the problems facing UK and world shipping from piracy and armed robbery at sea. More on «Piracy at Sea: Overview and Policy Responses»
December 2011
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19 Dec 2011
Control Orders and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
Author: Alexander Horne, Gavin Berman
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note provides a brief summary of the key provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the use that the Home Secretary has made of the powers under the Act since it came into force. More on «Control Orders and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005»
July 2011
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19 Jul 2011
Investigatory Inquiries and the Inquiries Act 2005
Author: Chris Sear
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note list the inquiries established under the UK Inquiries Act 2005 and, provides some assessments of the impact of the Act. More on «Investigatory Inquiries and the Inquiries Act 2005»
January 2011
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2011
E-Tools for Criminal Case Management within Selected EU Member States
Publisher: Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD)
This publication provides a comparative analysis of the current practices of justice recordkeeping and the electronic tools for measuring the judicial system performance in Finland, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, and England and Wales. More on «E-Tools for Criminal Case Management within Selected EU Member States »
October 2010
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Oct 2010
How Fair is Britain? Equality, Human Rights and Good Relations in 2010
Author: Equality and Human Rights Commission
This Review of British society’s progress in equality, human rights and good relations is the first comprehensive picture of its kind, enumerating the gaps between ambitions for fairness and the actuality. More on «How Fair is Britain? Equality, Human Rights and Good Relations in 2010»
