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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.
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?
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.
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.
Comment Is Free - 12 July 2008
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Policing needs to be democratised
By Rick Muir, Senior Research Fellow, Democracy and PowerTelegraph 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, ipprHealth 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 MoullinPublic 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 PowerComment 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, ipprComment 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.
