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Can British universities be sites for reparative justice?

By Karis Campion Filed Under: All posts, Education, Ethnicity, Growth and Inclusion Posted: October 15, 2018

This October is Black History Month, and despite some local councils’ attempts to dilute and replace it with ‘diversity’ agendas, the ongoing Windrush scandal has served as a stark reminder of some of the continued misunderstandings about Black history in Britain. Dr Karis Campion discusses the responsibility universities have in creating honest conversations on their […]

Lost in translation? Rap music and racial bias in the courtroom

By Eithne Quinn Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity Posted: October 4, 2018

This year has seen heightened controversy over the relationship between rap music and youth violence in urban areas, especially London. ‘Drill’ – a type of gangsta rap known for striking a pose of menace and alienation, set to sparse yet catchy minor-keyed beats – has replaced ‘grime’ as the main focus for concern and condemnation. […]

The pathway to violent extremism: is socio-economic inequality, or our perception of it, to blame?

By Hilary Pilkington Filed Under: OnCohesion Posted: July 25, 2018

As part of our new publication ‘OnCohesion’ read Hilary Pilkington’s blog which focuses on violent extremism and what drivers may lead to it. Accurate information about suicide bomber Salman Abedi’s plans, it appears, had been received but its significance was not identified soon enough. Radicalisation research is a relatively new field of study that seeks […]

UK modern slavery policy: the structure of the problem and government commitment

By Rose Broad and Dr Nick Turnbull Filed Under: Growth and Inclusion Posted: June 27, 2018

In the context of renewed criticism of the 2015 UK Modern Slavery Act, Rose Broad and Nick Turnbull discuss human trafficking and modern slavery policy development. They find continuities in policy that, despite being repackaged as ‘slavery’ have resulted in unintended consequences and implementation difficulties leading to recently highlighted failures. In the last 12 months, […]

Cohesion again? Learning lessons from the ‘between’

By Necla Acik and Ajmal Hussain Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion, OnCohesion Posted: May 17, 2018

As part of a preview to our new publication ‘OnCohesion’ read Dr Necla Acik and Dr Ajmal Hussain’s blog on why the renewed focus on social cohesion represented in the Mayor’s Independent Commission matters. Manchester’s Commission to tackle violent extremism and promote social cohesion was established because of the Manchester attack in May last year. […]

Little – if any – evidence to suggest increased stop and search can reduce levels of violent crime

By Matteo Tiratelli Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Urban Posted: February 14, 2018

The use of stop and search has reduced in recent years in London, but there have been recent calls to increase its use. Matteo Tiratelli argues that a new study finds little, if any evidence, to suggest increased stop and search can reduce levels of violent crime. As violent crime has risen, there’s been a […]

A halt to prosecutions in Northern Ireland – but what does this mean for miscarriages of justice?

By Hannah Quirk Filed Under: Featured Posted: January 9, 2014

Throughout Northern Ireland’s many efforts to deal with its turbulent past Dr Hannah Quirk believes that one group has been overlooked – the victims of conflict-related miscarriages of justice. For her, the Attorney General’s recent suggestion that there should be no more prosecutions for conflict-related crimes highlights the need for a bespoke solution for these […]

Can British universities be sites for reparative justice?

Lost in translation? Rap music and racial bias in the courtroom

The pathway to violent extremism: is socio-economic inequality, or our perception of it, to blame?

UK modern slavery policy: the structure of the problem and government commitment

Cohesion again? Learning lessons from the ‘between’

Little – if any – evidence to suggest increased stop and search can reduce levels of violent crime

A halt to prosecutions in Northern Ireland – but what does this mean for miscarriages of justice?

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