It’s important to realise that the Mafia was around in the United States for quite a long time before it became truly powerful. There were groups of Italian gangsters operating along... Читать далее
It may be rather more complicated than the categorical statements that mostly feed outside the country. Of course, a compromised system may be a sham, a fake, a facade masquerading for... Читать далее
Well, they might do, to the extent that if people are in prison then they can’t commit crimes in the community. But then they might still be offending in prison, whether it’s drinking or... Читать далее
As an American historian, I answer this from a US perspective. Orthodox readings of the history the Mafia, or the Cosa Nostra (which literally translates as “our thing”), throw up three... Читать далее
Shielding your private information with no risk of a breakdown may be impossible these days. But there are some simple ways to protect you from becoming a victim of Identity Theft.
1... Читать далее
Yes. Youth crime is on the increase, because new offences are being created. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 has caused an increase in offending among young people. If you’re a sixteen year... Читать далее
Maybe once you could, but nowadays it’s much more difficult for criminologists to make predictions. We always thought we could rely on the evidence that said property crime will go up... Читать далее
Exec Producer on US daytime drama The Young And The Restless. Formerly producer on Brookside (C4), BBC Controller of Drama Series (1997-2004) overseeing Eastenders, Casualty, Holby City, Waking The Dead and the return of Doctor Who. @malyoung
Why did the UK fall in love with European dramas at the same time as falling out of love with Europe?
Is it really the same audience who fell in love with the dramas who fell out of love with Europe? Borgen, The Killing, The Bridge… I call them Crouch End dinner-party fodder. They’ve got... Читать далее
Legal Aid is part of the welfare state, along with the NHS, pensions and education. It was created after the Second World War, as “the fourth pillar of the welfare state”. It’s there to... Читать далее
No they shouldn’t, because of the huge implications for the individuals involved, and the cost to the state. We’re seeing data suggesting that crime rates have increased, but clear up and... Читать далее