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Policing needs to be democratised

By Rick Muir, Senior Research Fellow, Democracy and Power
Telegraph Blogs - 24 July 2008
Police accountability is currently at the top of the political agenda: David Cameron plans to introduce directly-elected police commissioners for each force, while the Government's police reform green paper, published last week, offers direct elections to police authorities.

Drifting apart: Why health inequalities are getting bigger

By Jessica Allen, Head of Health and Social Care, ippr
Health Service Journal - 22 July 2008
Is it fair to expect the NHS alone to stop health inequalities widening when they are shaped by so many factors in society - income, housing, education - or is the health service failing in its basic responsibilities?

Getting up close and personal

By Sophie Moullin
Public Finance - 21 July 2008
Public service reform is entering a new era, with tailor-made budgets geared to the needs of individuals – and putting users in control.

Police need power and resources at a local level

By Rick Muir, Senior Research Fellow, Democracy and Power
Comment Is Free - 17 July 2008
While crime figures are falling, so is public confidence in the police. Today's green paper is a step in the right direction.

The trouble with iPod democracy

By Michael Kenny, Visiting Research Fellow, ippr
Comment Is Free - 12 July 2008

Holding elections for local leaders with real powers looks like a healthier way to get people to vote than offering prize draws.