The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.
The Government publishes the Civil Society Covenant - Clinks' response
The Civil Society Covenant is a newly established set of principles introduced by the Government, designed to establish a ‘new model partnership between civil society and government.’ This blog explores the details of the Covenant and sets out Clinks' views on its implementation.
What do we mean by co-curated?
This is a guest blog by David Kendall, the founder of "Penned Up" - a literary festival that takes place in prison.
David started "Penned Up" because he felt people in prison were denied agency – art was done to them. The festival started in HMP Lewes in 2015, and has run programmes in Downview and Erlestoke with the latter becoming its base. The model is always a committee of prisoners working with the festival directors to put together a programme reflecting the interests and needs of its prison audience.
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Annual Report lays bare scale of challenge
The publication of this week's annual report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, lays bare the scale of the challenge currently facing our prison system. Prisons are overcrowded and understaffed, significantly curtailing rehabilitative activity and the provision of essential support.
Language support for victims of crime: “a big mountain to climb”
A guest blog contribution from The Bell Foundation: The Law Centres Network recently submitted Freedom of Information Requests to 49 police forces across the UK and analysed the responses to understand how each force addresses the needs of victims of crime who have limited or no English language skills in practice.
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The Government publishes the Civil Society Covenant - Clinks' response
The Civil Society Covenant is a newly established set of principles introduced by the Government, designed to establish a ‘new model partnership between civil society and government.’ This blog explores the details of the Covenant and sets out Clinks' views on its implementation.
Publications
Government Response to RR3 on Sentencing Review Implementation
A letter from Lord Timpson, Minister
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