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Published in: openDemocracyUK'The London riots reminded me of Gaza'My family thought London was the safest place we had ever lived. But rioting near our home made us feel like we were...
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Published in: Shine A LightLondon riots: eyewitness view from Walworth RoadWhen a young man from south London came face to face with looters on his way home from work, it was a shock. Here,...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKUK authorities should not be given a communication 'killswitch'
In the aftermath of riots that have spread across England in recent days, prime minister David Cameron proposed...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKInfographic: social deprivation in riot hotspots
Correlation is not causation, so we’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKStripping rioters of their benefits will only deepen society's divisions
A proposal to evict convicted London looters from their homes and halt their benefit payments will not solve any...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKEnglish riots: rejecting a moral debate - the rationality of violence
Discussions about violence tend to be driven by a moral discourse. We must probe deeper and look to history if we...
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Published in: HomeA time of riot: England and the world
An explosion of unrest and looting by young people that began in London and spread to other cities is a particular...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKFor or against the London riots? It's not that simple
People assume we must take a stand against rioters in the city. But the reality is more complex.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKRiots in England: we must stay calm and plan for the future
As looting breaks out in several English towns and cities, it is hoped those who have broken the law are brought to...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKPanic on the streets of London
Britain is a tinderbox, and on Friday, somebody lit a match. What are we going to do now?
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Published in: openDemocracyUK'Police prevarication sparked the UK's Tottenham riots'
After the police shot a man dead in London last week, they showed disregard for the feelings of his family, which...
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