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Immigration detention: what's the problem with privatisation?
Society, Politics & Law

Immigration detention: what's the problem with privatisation?

...health and safety, training and consequently care provided to those who are confined, have remained a cause for concern over many years and been raised in recent independent reviews. Further, migrants have arguably become cash cows for these companies – therefore, increase in the number of individuals and/or holding individuals for longer periods, is likely to result in...
What are the three types of Bill?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the three types of Bill?

...Public Bill? This is the most common type of Bill. Public Bills deal with matters affecting the public generally and are usually introduced by a Government minister. Public Bills apply throughout England and Wales. Most Bills are public and are introduced and supported by the Government. What is a Private Members' Bill? A Private Members' Bill deals with matters ......
How do we explain racial disproportionality in the criminal justice systems in the US and England and Wales?
Education & Development

How do we explain racial disproportionality in the criminal justice systems in the US and England and Wales?

...public institutions and society more broadly. It has also been to explore their connections to racial inequality and the pursuit of social justice. In what ways are race and racism (in a variety of forms) implicated in racial disproportionality in the criminal justice systems and in social and economic inequalities in both countries? The differences in social,...
Pitfalls of Polls
Society, Politics & Law

Pitfalls of Polls

...public form of political gossip, a way for politicians to test public reactions to policies or an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Opinion polls have their uses, but it is important to remember they do not, and are not intended to, predict the future. Getting political opinion polling in perspective is not always as straight forward as it seems... The making...
Brexit: What’s this fine mess you’ve gotten us into? (Apologies to Laurel and Hardy)
Society, Politics & Law

Brexit: What’s this fine mess you’ve gotten us into? (Apologies to Laurel and Hardy)

...public services especially in health and social care, all combined with increasingly apparent levels of inequality. Moreover such a disproportion has been felt more keenly in regions outside the SE of England. Playing the blame game When the Conservative Party took power in 2010 (helped by successfully putting the blame entirely on the Party in power, Labour, during what...
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Society, Politics & Law

Advancing Black leadership

...health and sustainable public services, it is also the case that Black people have experienced significant discrimination in relation to international movement. The Windrush scandal is a prime example. In 2018 it became clear that Black British people were being denied entry into the UK and deported because they were unable to prove their legal status as citizens. When...
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How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...Public Talks, we have been exploring how important it is, over our lifespan, to maintain well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity as we get older. The principles discussed during these series of talks are known as the 'Five Pillars of Ageing Well'. These pillars are: Nutrition Hydration Physical stimulation Social stimulation...
Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing

...health and lifespans, equal to that of smoking. Explore why friends are good for your wellbeing, then invite them round for a catch up - it's important!...[mental health quote on friendship with sunlight and plants in the background ] The topic of relationships and mental health deserves much more attention than it gets. Our social connections can have a huge impact on...