Les hommes sont dans une très large mesure, le sexe responsable de crimes violents, sexuels et autres crimes sérieux. Le coût économique de cet « excès masculin » dans la délinquance est ahurissant ? sans parler du prix émotionnel. Pourquoi la structure sociale de la masculinité n’est-elle pas une
Beneath the diplomatic language the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee's report seems to support criticisms made by campaigners: the regulations are at odds with ministerial assurances that commissioners would retain control of competition, and they do indeed open nearly all NHS services to
John Osmond reflects on how far Wales has come in the last 15 years, as he steps down after a long career as head of the Institute of Welsh Affairs. The history demonstrates the unstoppable dynamic built into the devolution process. Now Wales is at the forefront of thinking on the possible future
72 544x376 Normal 0 false false false Horrors like MidStaffs are unfortunately a daily reality in America. They don’t even make the news. By some estimates, the US loses about 75,000 people a year to inadequate treatment, another 22,000 die due to lack of insurance, and hardly anyone notices.
The Scottish Catholic Church was hit with a sex abuse scandal last week, while the Rangers football team defended itself against evidence of tax avoidance and illegality. Contrary to how Scotland likes to see itself, it is weak at holding power to account. These two unfolding scandals show this ha
The Justice and Security Bill is moving swiftly through parliament. Few appreciate the true extent of the threat to civil liberties and an open judicial system. The clock is ticking for the right to a fair trial in Britain.
"People will die, in ever increasing numbers because you have put our hospitals in an impossile position. Cut staff, cut resources, cut care, cut services or go under."
NHS at 65, will it survive cuts, austeirty and privatisation? Main speaker - John Lister, London Health EmergencyDetails below
The Mid Staffs scandal asks a number of serious questions about failures to raise the alarm over standards of care. Yet even without legislation, other countries have a better record on whistleblowing - why?
The electoral system enshrines a duopoly that continues to crumble, while UKIP grow ever closer to their first parliamentary seat. They are no longer a fun sideshow - it is time to scrutinise them properly.
Loach's new film, Spirit of '45, is an impassioned account of the unity that built the post-war welfare state, contrasted with the dismantling we are witnessing today. Oliver Huitson talks to him about the film, welfare, Thatcher, the unions and the modern Labour party. Can we recapture the spirit
We need to consider both the amount we pay for the NHS and also what we mean by the "culture" problem - the culture in question is commercial culture. Why then are we reorganising the whole NHS on commercial lines?
