Media clamour on issues relating to crime, justice and civil liberties has never been more insistent. Whether it is the murder of James Bulger or detaining terrorist suspects for long periods without trial, mediated comment has grown immeasurably over the last 20 years. So, how …
This text maps the relationship between a rapidly changing media and policymaking in criminal justice. Spanning the period 1989-2010, it examines a number of cases - including terrorism, drugs, sentencing and policing - and interrogates key policy makers about the impact of the …
Media clamour on issues relating to crime, justice and civil liberties has never been more insistent. Whether it is the murder of James Bulger or detaining terrorist suspects for long periods without trial, mediated comment has grown immeasurably over the last twenty years. So, …