tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28992548161552577442024-03-21T03:10:04.683-07:00Jane BashamJane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-63441616844420511592016-09-16T19:39:00.000-07:002016-09-16T19:40:24.339-07:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>In Long Melford on</i><i> November 13th 2014</i><i>, four </i><i>children lost
their parents. It </i><i>was
and remains a </i><i>tragedy</i><i>.
My</i><i> heart goes out to all involved. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>In December</i><i>,</i><i> the Coroner</i><i>, </i><i>Kevin McCarthy</i><i>,</i><i> stated</i><i>:-</i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-30493329">'Tragedies like this bring home to us all the complexities of relationships and the frailties of life.’</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I</i><i>’</i><i>ve
been increasingly anxious at the reporting of this case and the language that</i><i>'s been used. </i><i>Those</i><i> knowing</i><i>
nothing about the case could be forgiven for thinking that some t</i><i>errible</i><i> accident had
occurred </i><i>– </i><i>with
both or neither party to blame.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>The reality is that Oliver Ruse,
who had previously threatened to kill Deborah Ruse, his estranged wife, did
just that. It</i><i>'s
</i><i>reported that he attempted to decapitate her with an
axe, left her dead</i><i>,</i><i>
then killed himself.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>If a man took to the streets and
hacked a woman to death </i><i>-
</i><i>attempting decapitation</i><i> - he</i><i>’</i><i>d
probably be described as an </i><i>‘</i><i>evil,
vicious killer.</i><i>’ </i><i> </i><i>Yet local </i><i>newspapers
described</i><i> Oliver Ruse as a </i><i>‘</i><a href="http://www.suffolkfreepress.co.uk/news/latest-news/man-who-killed-wife-had-suicidal-thoughts-1-6876752"><i>kind hardworking and loving man</i></a><i>’</i><i>.
</i><i>The</i><i>ir
accounts</i><i> reported that he had experienced mental health
problems, with some suggesting that it was </i><i>his wife's</i><i>
actions that </i><i>‘drove</i><i>’ </i><i>him
to it. There were unsubstantiated reports providing personal information
about their troubled relationship from </i><i>‘</i><i>family friends.</i><i>’ </i><i> Which friends of whose
‘family</i><i>’</i><i>?
- I</i><i> wondered</i><i>.
</i><i> Were they from his, an influential</i><i>,</i><i>
well-respected local business family? Or were they from her</i><i>s;</i><i> not local</i><i>,</i><i> unknown?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>The reports </i><i>provided no</i><i>
such information about Deborah Ruse. I was left wondering if she was gentle
and kind and what had troubled her? One report said she had Diazepam in
her system at the time of her murder. I </i><i>also </i><i>wondered why
her country of birth was considered </i><i>to be </i><i>relevant in some media report</i><i>s</i><i> and whether
it was because she was black? </i><i>Did reporters</i><i> think her
race </i><i>added </i><i>somehow</i><i> to an understanding of her
murder? Or</i><i> are they using it to </i><i>underline</i><i>
their portrayal of her as an </i><i>‘outsider</i><i>’ </i><i>in
the Long Melford community?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Even if Deborah Ruse had behaved
badly</i><i>,</i><i>
that is no justification for her murder. If Oliver Ruse was mentally ill and
suicidal</i><i>,</i><i>
why did he choose to first kill her and then himself? </i><i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Maybe
we shouldn</i><i>’</i><i>t blame mental illness for her murder. </i><i>We don’</i><i>t
know the whole story and all it does is </i><i>risk </i><i>further stigma</i><i> for</i><i> people with
mental health problems. The only two people who </i><i>could</i><i> tell us the
truths of their relationship are dead.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Yet
realising this does nothing to relieve my anxiety.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Deborah Ruse died because she was
the wife of Oliver Ruse and because he believed he was entitled to kill
her. Two women a week are killed by a partner or former partner.
The same week</i><i> that</i><i>
Deborah Ruse was murdered in Long Melford</i><i>,</i><i> another woman died somewhere else in England or
Wales.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Whichever
way</i><i> the media has chosen to portray this tragedy</i><i>, let</i><i>’</i><i>s
be clear: it is Deborah Ruse who </i><i>was</i><i>
the victim and who bear</i><i>s
no</i><i> responsibility for her own murder. However
painful it </i><i>may be
for those</i><i> left behind </i><i>to
accept</i><i>, it is a story of domestic male homicide</i><i>. A</i><i>
man violently killed his wife. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>It</i><i>’</i><i>s got
absolutely nothing to do with the </i><i>‘</i><i>complexities
of relationships</i><i>’ </i><i>and everything to do with domestic violence and the
imbalance of power</i><i>
within them. </i><i>If we can</i><i>’</i><i>t accept this
and </i><i>fail to </i><i>report
it as such</i><i>, </i><i>then
we </i><i>become</i><i>
complicit in allowing domestic violence to go unchallenged </i><i>and continuing to blaming it's
innocent victims for their fates.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>NB: This blog was written and sent to local papers as a letter last year, just after the inquest was reported on. It wasn't published..</i></span>Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-91082369304290573762014-04-08T04:39:00.000-07:002014-04-08T04:39:44.882-07:00Small schools & islands<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I first met <span lang="EN-US">a
small group of people campaigning to save their village school </span>in Monks Eleigh from
closure, <span lang="EN-US">I was struck by their
wisdom. They understood how vital a school was in attracting </span>young <span lang="EN-US">families to village</span>s <span lang="NL">to keep </span>them vibrant. <span> </span><span lang="EN-US">Many, themselves educated in small rural primary schools</span>,<span lang="EN-US"> challenged the current thinking
about how small schools somehow failed pupils by not offering 'breadth' of
curriculum. </span><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">They understood how the
'gentrification' (as one person put it) of Suffolk's villages - exacerbated by local councils </span>not
always sticking <span lang="EN-US">to planning guidance - was </span><span></span>affecting <span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span></span>their future</span>. <span></span><span lang="EN-US">They understood the issue of rural transport, of long journeys to school
by small children, of parents (</span><span lang="EN-US"></span><span></span>often with no or limited <span lang="EN-US">access to their own transport) who<span> </span>are unable to juggle work, after school clubs</span>
and child care. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I suggested the
campaign group might </span>want <span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>to </span>raise <span lang="EN-US"><span></span>questions directly </span>with <span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>the political leaders, who </span>seemed <span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>to be </span><span> </span>behind <span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>the actions of the</span>
education authority at a council meeting.<span> </span>Surely,<span lang="EN-US"> an opportunity to be part of democracy in action.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">The group
planned their questions carefully based on their wisdom and expert knowledge of
their subject. </span><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">This was their school; their
history, their future.</span><span> </span><span lang="EN-US"><span></span>A school
whose Governors and staff had embraced the idea of being 'Federated'.</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>A school that was let down by the </span>education
authority <span lang="EN-US"><span> </span>who told them, when they were asked about help
with their 'loose Federation'</span> <span lang="EN-US">that they should 'make it up as they went along'. </span><span> </span><span lang="EN-US">An LEA that seemed to think that 4 visits a term amounted to 'intensive
support'</span>. <span lang="EN-US">An LEA that
seems to believe that small schools are a contributory factor to Suffolk's poor
attainment. An LEA with savings to make. A school on a huge piece of land - </span>a
potential financial asset <span lang="EN-US">ripe
for development?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">Members of the
campaign asked their supplementary questions at the council meeting safe in the
knowledge that they would not be answered. I watched as any faith </span>they
had <span lang="EN-US">in this system of open
democracy slipped away. We spoke afterwards. The only positive was an
opportunity to speak to their local Councillor - a Councillor</span>,<span lang="EN-US"> however</span>,<span lang="EN-US"> who had not even visited their school but who
of course pledged to do so.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The campaign continues. As we saw reports yesterday of a shortage of primary school places we could be forgiven for having some hope. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are though some things that are becoming increasingly certain. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The new formula means schools will be funded based on pupil numbers. Despite the recent political rhetoric this means small schools will become untenable- unable to deliver the economies of scale their larger counterparts can. At the full Council meeting I asked what the LEA's policy was on schools with 200 or less pupils. Of course I did not receive an answer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When an Interim Executive Board gets involved there is no local input or influence by local people.</span></span><br />
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to mean schools are forced to</span><span> federate </span><span lang="EN-US"><span></span>or become
Academies. Successful schools however may be reluctant to Federate with a
failing school. There appears to be a fear that they will be negatively
impacted</span><span> rather than helped</span><span lang="EN-US"> by </span><span>joining with others.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">A failure to
embrace and build sufficient numbers of</span> council <span></span>or
other <span></span><span></span>social <span lang="EN-US">housing in our villages is cutting off their life blood.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If your school is a 'church' school you cannot rely on the Church to intervene and help you. </span></span><br />
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<br />Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-41416418670713147362013-11-29T16:02:00.002-08:002013-11-29T16:02:38.463-08:00OPEN LETTER - STOP DECIMATING OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I know from my direct work with people with mental ill health over the years how services have not really ever met demand. A resource issue of course. The savage cuts our Mental Health services are facing started with the idea of a 'merger' several years ago. The idea was to share services and save money. I am not against this, but what was missing then and is missing now is listening to users, their families and carers and a whole host of other agencies. What is also missing now are the words 'Mental Health' from the title of the organisation itself, which I find quite shocking. I am in no doubt that we are allowing the most vulnerable to fall through the cracks. I believe we are undermining the amazing professionals who work in our mental health services. There is a vital role for the voluntary and community sector in this area of work. It should though be supplementary and complimentary. It should not be instead of.This is why with colleagues I decided to write this open letter. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Re: Patients and staff put at risk in Norfolk
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">There is a growing concern in each of our
respective constituencies that mental health care services across Norfolk and
Suffolk have reached melting point.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Recent experience has shown the tragic
consequences that can occur when senior health managers place too much emphasis
on meeting financial targets (set out by Monitor - the NHS Financial
regulator). All to often it is at the expense of patient care.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Many Trust staff feel there are now, as a
consequence of the 20% budget reduction imposed by the government, unacceptable
risks playing out in the region's mental health services.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">We enclose quotes from from some of the mental
health workers who have brought these matters to our attention.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">1. "I've been a mental health nurse at the
Trust for 15 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that time I've
never felt as concerned for my patients and the lack of care I can provide for
them. What the Trust says about our ability to provide safe care for patients
in the face of these cuts, and the reality on the ground is a nonsense."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">2. "On a regular basis I've seen people
with genuine needs turned away only to return when they are in crisis. The
impact this has on them, their treatment and their families is appalling.It's
heart-breaking for me and my colleagues to see people and know they'll not get
the help they need. We live in fear there will be a death that we could have
prevented were it not for the recent cuts. People need to realise that Trust
staff have been papering over the cracks for years by going the extra mile. But
there are now so few of us, with so few resources, that's no longer
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm terrified that when things
inevitably go wrong, me and my colleagues will be scapegoated for doing our
best in the circumstances we have been forced in to."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">3. "I'm concerned that at some point the
public will be endangered too. It really does feel like nothing more than a
matter of time."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">For months now mental health staff have warned
the cuts to the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust would have devastating
consequences.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">The Coalition Government's 20% funding cut over
4 years has translated into 400 nurses, social workers, psychologists, support
workers and occupational therapist posts being axed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">New figures show that 38 serious incidents have
been reported to the foundation trust in the five months since April. Of this
figure 20 related to the deaths of patients who had used the Trust's services
in the past 6 months. We have been informed this number continues to rise.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Staff at the Trust report living in fear of
being scapegoated and disciplined as a result of system failures that they
themselves have been warning about for the past 18 months. Staff tell us the
internal whistle blowing systems and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) does not
leave them feeling that they will be adequately protected.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">They also tell us it is increasingly difficult
to make clinical decisions based on need and the best interests of patients
when resources and funding are so scarce. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">This is on top of a moratorium on new staff,
plus very limited cover for maternity or long term sickness leave, when demand
for these services is increasing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">It's high time the politicians responsible for
these cuts - politicians like Norman Lamb MP, Simon Wright MP, Chloe Smith MP,
Therese Coffey MP, Norman Lamb MP, Richard Bacon MP and Tim Yeo MP - explained
their actions to the public. Coalition politicians tell you the NHS hasn't been
cut and is safe in their hands but when you ask staff at the sharp end they
will tell you a different story.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">We call on the Coalition government to reverse
the cuts. For too long Norman Lamb, the Care Minister responsible for these
cuts, has been allowed to pass the blame onto the Trust staff.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">It is he and his fellow Coalition MPs making the
cuts and it's they who should ultimately hang their heads in shame. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Signed</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Clive Lewis - Labour Parliamentary Candidate -
Norwich South</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">clive@labourclivelwis</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Jess Asato - Labour Parliamentary Candidate -
Norwich North</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:jessasato@gmail.com"><span class="Hyperlink0">jessasato@gmail.com</span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Bob Blizzard - Labour Parliamentary Candidate -
Waveney</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">bob.j.blizzard@googlemail.com</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Denise Burke - Labour Parliamentary Candidate -
North Norfolk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">denise.burke@uniteforallages.com</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Deborah Sacks - Labour Parliamentary Candidate -
South Norfolk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">deborah.sacks@btinternet.com</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Russell Whiting - Labour Parliamentary Candidate
- Suffolk Costal</span></span></div>
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-76072003959328744532013-11-29T02:22:00.002-08:002013-11-29T02:22:48.326-08:00Hard to imagine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Imagine if you can living a life running away from care homes and foster
carers; of developing a drug addiction; not finishing school and ending up serving a short
prison sentence. Imagine on your release your absolute determination not to go back. Imagine
all this and only just turned 18. This means you are in charge of your own
destiny now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then what might happen is that you end up in a hostel with a series of
agencies dipping in and out offering 'support' . Support from amazing people
wanting to do their best but with restrictions and huge workloads. Support that
seems to diminish every week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Imagine you find your Income Support is stopped because you have dropped out
of your college course. You couldn't attend though because you were in prison.
No one from college has kept in touch and seems interested in finding out if
you might want to go back. You don’t really know if there was any liaison with them
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The computer generated letter (stopping your Income Support) doesn't know
that you have no food; no deodorant; no soap powder. The letter does not see or
care about your desperation not to go back to prison. Doesn't see you pacing up
and down dealing with the reality that your only experience of getting money in
the past is through robbing.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then you have to be grateful. You are desperate to find work. So while
the computer generates your Job Seekers Allowance application you have no
option but to wait.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> A supporter gets you a food parcel. You are humiliated and
grateful but the parcel contains food items that are alien to you. Then another
supporter gets you a small grant. £20 a week. You have to be accompanied to
the shops to spend this as receipts are becoming increasingly vital for charities
to evidence their spending. You, having lived a chaotic life might not remember
to get the receipt. You might be tempted to buy something frivolous like a small gift for your girlfriend's birthday. You understand this but you feel like a child.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You sign up enthusiastically to the Universal Job Match scheme, having been
reminded by your supporter that it is voluntary. Lack of access to the internet
is a real barrier but you think there are places you can do it from. You are
realistic about your career options. No care work or retail jobs for you with
your criminal record. The jobs you might do though seem to require internet
access or ability to travel. You have neither. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You struggle with the system and
with building structure into your life but don't want to keep asking for help. You fail to fulfil all the job search
requirements and your benefit gets suspended pending a decision to sanction you. Just like that. No call to a
meeting to discuss how you are coping with this new world. No training on the
system to make sure you understand it. You
cannot appeal until a decision has been made to sanction you. You have no
money. The computer generated letter does not care about this.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once again you are reliant on others. An application for another food parcel
and for another emergency grant. None of these come from our social security system that is supposed
to support you and help you get on your own two feet. No. Support that comes
from wonderful volunteers and local people's generosity. Are you happy being
reliant on charity you ask yourself. It's confusing.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You sit anxiously while your supporter gets in touch with Head Office,
because all you can think of is how hungry you are. Based on their advice you
head back to the Job Centre to get a form to apply for a hardship grant. You
are sent away and told you cannot just fill in a form but you need to see your
adviser. You haven't got a named adviser, but didn't feel confident to tell
them. You walked away. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Your supporter listens as you swear and pace. They make a further two calls
to a central number on your behalf. They seem to understand what is happening and they offer to go
back to the Job Centre with you. It seems your Job Centre deals with hardship paperwork differently. It is so confusing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It embarrasses you that you need a supporter with you. You watch on as
they are treated differently to you. For a moment you think they too will be
sent away, but they seem more certain and get you an appointment. You have to wait four days though. You have no money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Your supporter is
impressed with your ability to recite your National Insurance number. That
number is more important to you to remember than your name.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is the reality of a system that is broken. One that lets down
vulnerable young people every day. Maybe I am imagining things though. We are
talking about people not numbers..right? Imagine that.</span><br />
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<![endif]-->Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-33552211836048132762013-07-30T16:13:00.002-07:002013-07-30T16:13:52.780-07:00A man at the door<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday we saw a legal judgement that seems to allow for discrimination against disabled people. The challenge to a Government policy lodged by Leigh Day on behalf of some of those made most vulnerable by societal attitudes towards their disability was not upheld by our courts. I would encourage all of you to review the </span><a href="http://www.greenbenchesuk.com/2013/07/entire-bedroomtax-legal-judgement-here.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">annex </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of the legal judgement and ask if you are not just a little ashamed of our justice system today. The media reporting of the case failed to report comments made by the Judge that the current situation was </span><a href="http://www.greenbenchesuk.com/2013/07/shameful-high-court-judge-has-just.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">unsatisfactory</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and needed remedying. Of course I am talking about the Bedroom Tax.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Cornard in Suffolk during the County Council election campaign I knocked on a door and a man, lets call him John, called out for me to wait a moment and he would get there. On opening the door John appeared anxious and apologised for keeping me waiting. He explained to me that his wife had just had an epileptic fit - his words. He seemed keen to talk and told me how her epilepsy was acute and he had given up work to care for her. Their only son was in his first year at University, and he felt guilty because he could not be as pleased about this as he should have been. He spoke about how his 3 bedroom house, of a modest size, was now deemed to have too many bedrooms for them by the <a href="http://www.babergh.gov.uk/assets/Uploads-BDC/Transformation/Revenues/Benefits/NHF-BDC-Leaflet.pdf">Council</a>. He said he could not afford the extra costs and they were being forced to downsize. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He told me he would often sleep in a separate room to his wife because of her ill health and that the 'spare room' didn't feel like a luxury. He missed being able to work he said and in saying that he told me he felt guilty because his wife needed him. During the conversation his wife came to the door. She looked quite ill to me - a non medical lay person. She appeared very confused and the tenderness and care between them was evident. He led her gently away and then returned to the door. He talked about how they had lived in their house for many years, about the support of the neighbours and the sense of community that existed there and how he worried about the impact on his wife of moving from such familiar surroundings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps he should not worry. </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2013/jul/29/bedroom-tax-first-100-days"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aragon Housing Association</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> reports on the first 100 days of the implementation of the Bedroom Tax and identifies that out of 460 houses with spare bedrooms they were able to move only 40 to smaller properties. For those affected however tenants build up rent arrears regardless. Can you imagine building up rent arrears and the impact of debt on people like John and his wife, living a very modest lifestyle? Arrears they know they are unlikely to be able to pay back?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know the legal judgement will be appealed by Leigh Day and I know a Labour Government will repeal the policy. Is that enough for now for people like John and the many more in his position? I don't think so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At a local level we must continue to raise awareness of the lives of local people affected by cruel knee jerk populist policies. We can do this through real conversations with individuals and community groups and commit to doing something about it. This can include ensuring those with the power, data and knowledge about the impact of the policies at local level share this information freely. That local and national political leaders are held to account based on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We must build a much broader understanding of why the system of social security , not charity introduced under Clement Attlee, is vital for a civilised society to function effectively and fairly. A system that gives men like John some dignity and the support and security to enable him to stand on his own two feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-49081553898615893972013-05-10T02:16:00.001-07:002013-05-10T02:16:37.403-07:00SEX OFFENDERS,HUMAN RIGHTS, PARTY POLITICS & A PCC
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I was dismayed to read your important lead article by Matt Stott <a href="http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/suffolk_rapists_taken_off_sex_offenders_register_after_human_rights_challenge_1_2184621">‘Outrage as rapists taken off offenders register’</a> very quickly turn into party political
posturing and fear mongering about the European Courts of Human Rights by our
Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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issue of sex offenders being taken off the register is a real concern to me and
many of your readers. Critically though this EU Court ruling does <b>not </b>take
away the existing review structures already in place by the police and other
agencies to keep dangerous offenders on the register. This is the point made by
Detective Superintendent Alan Caton. The importance of which was reiterated by
Cath Elliot from Suffolk Rape Crisis who asked how it is decided that sex
offenders are no longer a danger. The EU Court ruling essentially said that a
blanket ‘life time’ on the register with no opportunity to request a review by
offenders breaches their Human Rights. This is no ‘opening of the floodgates’<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Passmore refers to the ‘higher power’ of the EU Court implying that it dictates
to the UK. In fact the Supreme Court interprets the law and it is up to our
Parliament to decide how to proceed with that interpretation. Mr Passmore
refers to the UK as a ‘sovereign nation’ The UK exercised its ‘sovereignty’
sixty years ago by becoming party to the European Convention on Human Rights
and deciding that rulings from the court would be respected by UK governments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Passmore asserts that the EU Courts are unelected and unaccountable which is
simply not true. In fact t</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">he United Kingdom
nominates its own candidate, has 18 seats on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_Assembly_of_the_Council_of_Europe" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Parliamentary Assembly</span></a> and our own elected MPs vote on which
judges to appoint. This is more power than they have to elect domestic judges
and some </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">people
believe we could take advice from the EU courts on how to make our own justice
system more democratic and accountable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is concerning that leading political figures; and by default, the organisations
they lead; do not see the damage they do by distancing themselves from the
principles of upholding human rights. In doing this they are responsible for
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Mr Passmore’s comments motivated by the Conservative Party losses in the local
County Council elections last week in the face of growing ‘anti Europe’
sentiment? If so in my opinion there should be no place here for these types of
politics for they serve no useful purpose for our police service or the people
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-19563882920701107742013-03-29T16:43:00.001-07:002013-03-29T16:43:27.798-07:00THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I met a woman from Lithuania who asked for help a few years ago (around 2006). She was a single mum, who had not completed her education. She had lived with her father in relative poverty in Lithuania. She and some friends were recruited through an agency to work in a factory in England. She left her teenage son with her father not wanting to interrupt his education. She hoped to build a better life in England and that he might be able to join her. In the meantime she planned to send some money back home. As a mother she wanted her son to have more opportunities in life than she had</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Through an interpreter she described the many people living in the cramped house in Suffolk she was placed in. She explained that rent was automatically deducted from her pay. She told me how she and others were picked up by a minibus in the early hours of the morning and how these transport costs were also automatically deducted from her pay. She talked of her 12 hour shifts: 6 days a week in a factory and of tough work conditions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a few months she suffered a serious accident at work, allegedly caused by a malfunction of the packing machine she was working on. She passed me a torn cardboard folder, stuffed with paper. In here I saw the photographs and medical reports from the hospital. She showed me the surgical scars on her wrist as a result of her injury.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amongst the papers were demands from her employer to attend occupational health appointments. Letters she never received in time because of the chaos of the house she lived in. Letters in English that she would not have been able to read anyway, including the dismissal letter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She had no income and so was kicked out of her accomodation. She was offered a sofa in a flat in a house that she described as being full of men - some young and some old. Some she thought were alcoholics, criminals and drug dealers. My impression was that she was becoming a victim of her circumstances. She explained that it was better than sleeping on the street. She talked of her shame and how she got messages back to her father and son about how well she was doing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She talked of her attempts to seek justice from her employer in relation to the accident at work. She had secured a half hour free legal advice appointment in Essex and it was clear that a complaint had been lodged. She was leading an increasingly chaotic lifestyle. This coupled with her inability to communicate in English meant she was an unreliable client. She missed appointments, and so the case was not pursued. The interpreter talked her through the letter in the file from her employer which denied any responsibility for her accident. It was the first time she had understood their position and she was able to outline all of the health and safety failures clearly and credibly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She took one further letter , this time from her bag. It was from a hospital, with an appointment for her to have day surgery the following week. It was accompanied by a letter setting out important do's and don'ts. The female interpreter and I gently questioned her and identified she had attended her GP and a subsequent Consultant appointment with gynaecological problems. She was frightened, and until that point had no idea what was going to happen to her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been thinking of this mother this week as the words 'immigration' seem to be like blazing neon signs. The current debate seems to me to focus on skewed statistics, unemployment and unfounded accusations about crime perpetrated by 'immigrants'.This debate is sucessfully dividing communities and laying blame for the rising costs of benefit payments at the feet of 'foreigners' </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We should remind ourselves that we are talking about people first and foremost. Maybe mothers and fathers; brothers and sisters; grandparents. People who come here or indeed to any other country to work; to contribute; to make a better life often for unselfish reasons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Is it too much to ask that we change the debate. That we debate our humanity and what sort of society we want. That we do not accept shallow and throw away comments like ' let them speak English' Rather we debate whether there is an absolute right for all of us to work wherever we choose, and recognise the economic and social benefits of such a right. A debate that addresses the absolute right for all of us to be treated within the law and with dignity and respect when and if we do. A debate that includes our moral and financial imperative to provide help and support when and if it goes wrong.</span><br />
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attended a meeting of Suffolk County Council's Cabinet today as a member of the
public. It took place in West Suffolk House - the hub of localism and local
authority partnership working in Bury St Edmunds. Positioned well out of the
town centre it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>perhaps discourages
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quite surprised at the lack of real welcome, bearing in mind these meetings are open
to members of the public. No offer of refreshment (even water) nor checking if
I or any of us had any specific needs. No introductions of the Councillors
present and as a member of the public I was expected to pre-read huge swathes
of documents and only able to ask questions submitted in advance. With no
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I sat
there wondering how many people across Suffolk directly impacted by the issues
set out in the papers discussed and decided upon today knew anything at all </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">about
this meeting. Who is responsible for promoting democracy? Is it local
Councillors? Local Authorities?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
Voluntary and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Community Sector? No one?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">On the
agenda was the budget - which was largely cheered through, meaning
privatisation, including the erosion of public sector staff jobs and security
continues to gallop along at pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
comment from Councillor Newman seemed to describe the end of social workers 'turning up
with clipboards', ignoring the role and needs of communities. I reflected that the picture he painted was surely not a fair description of the hundreds of highly qualified
and committed social workers working across Suffolk. Certainly not the many I have met.</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">There was
another comment from Councillor Storey along the lines of the freeze in Council
Tax being welcomed by those </span></span><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">not on benefits and proud to
be working. </span></span><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">What I wondered of those proud
to be working, but also unavoidably on benefits because of low pay in Suffolk? Or of those
on benefits but desperate to be working </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">–</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> perhaps previously employed
in the public sector in services cut based on decisions presided over by Councillor Storey?</span></span></div>
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about poor attainment in Suffolk schools seemed to be batted off. Amongst other things Councillor Newman blamed 'coasting schools' that had not had a recent OFSTED
inspection. It seemed to me that there was no acceptance of any lack of
appropriate investment or failures in political leadership. Rather, we were
encouraged to believe the </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Raising the Bar
initiative (£700,000 set aside for this) and growth of Academies would fix things. Not sure if there were any
parents or carers in the audience today whose children are being let down.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The new all
singing and all dancing travel card was also cheered through. The intelligent
question about the impact on her (as her disability meant she would be studying
longer), put by the <strong>only</strong> young person in attendance, went unanswered by
Councillor McGregor. Other questions by Councillors Page and Martin about
consultation with young people; information on the detail of the scheme; why
concessions apply only up to the age of 19 and how the goodwill of bus services
to offer a 25% discount would be monitored, again remained largely unanswered.
Why cut the Explore card in the first place and offer no alternative for 2
years? Shocking. I was involved (as the leader of a local Charity) in meetings around
the time it was cut. I know that the concerns of young people and their
parents/carers were sought, half heartedly, at the time and then completely
ignored.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">There was
a lengthy discussion about Sizewell C and significant criticisms levelled at
EDF Energy consultation documents - who I am not sure were in the audience. I have an aversion to
public criticism of anything where there is no automatic right of reply.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I have
an aversion also to inappropriate discriminatory comments that go unchallenged
by leaders. Councillor McGregor referred to people 'either being deaf or not
listening' when describing the concerns of people in local villages as to the
impact of Sizewell C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Offensive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I wondered whether the voices of the women I
met in Leiston when on the Police & Crime Commissioner campaign would be
sought when discussing what the impact might be on Leiston. These women had
talked with me about their hopes and fears for their young people.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The 'Health and Well Being Strategy' was tabled and praised for its
content and accessibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me the
discussion lacked detail and I wonder again how many members of Suffolk's
communities know what the plans mean for them in terms of health provision.
Mental ill health is a priority I was pleased to note. I was surprised,
therefore, that there was no discussion or any assessment of the impact of the
savage cuts facing Suffolk and Norfolk Mental Health Trust. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Overall
this Cabinet meeting felt like an expensive unrepresentative club running along tramlines
with a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>predetermined direction. Praise
was heaped upon those who represented the majority in the club; those who were
in the minority were met with political point scoring or dismissively.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Local
democracy then - by turns unrepresentative, unwelcoming, unfair, discourteous,
shocking and offensive. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Surely it</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">’</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s time for a new type of local politics before it is too
late?</span></span><br />
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-65322701011423154122013-01-28T15:26:00.001-08:002013-01-28T15:26:02.438-08:00TWICE AS GOOD....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been listening to debates today on the proposal by <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21234410">Sir Peter Fahy</a> Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police to change the law. He wants to introduce positive discrimination to address the woeful lack of Black Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) police officers across the ranks in the police service. Apart from the absence of female commentators on the issue - leading to conversations largely referring to police officers in the masculine - I was struck at the lack of voice from BAME individuals, campaign groups and officers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have worked in the police service with responsibility for recruitment. I have worked locally and nationally with BAME officers (& women too for that matter), all facing sarcastic comments when gaining promotion (notably only to Sergeant level) that it was their skin colour (or gender) that secured it for them. They have told me that they always felt they had to be twice as good as the majority (largely white men) & of their fear of challenging the institution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is needed is much more than a change in the law. As it happens this Government is not only <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/nov/19/cameron-axe-equality-assessments">eroding equality</a> and general <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/sep/17/unfair-dismissal-compensation">employment rights</a>, it is also making sure only those of significant financial means can access justice. The law is really of no consequence if it cannot be accessed or enforced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The definition of Institutional Racism was a sound one as set out by Lord McPherson in the </span><a href="http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/cm42/4262/4262.htm"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stephen Lawence report 1999</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, but one that never really led to cultural change. A leading race equality public figure once told me that 'we were sold a pup' when referring to the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. I know from direct experience that it became a public sector paper exercise to prove how 'non racist' services were, rather than to achieve meaningful change. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The legacy of this is the lack of significant progress towards race equality in recruitment in <a href="http://papers.suffolkpoliceauthority.org.uk/publicdocuments/committee_meetings/pdfs/meeting424/Human%20Resources%20Quarterly%20Update.pdf">Suffolk Police</a> and across criminal justice agencies. Additionally the continued rise in racial inequalities, again across criminal justice agencies, as evidenced, for example, by unfair use of stop and search powers. Unequal treatment by institutions is certainly a deterrent to some people from BAME communities when making career choices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Government policy, as it translates locally also plays its part to deter BAME individuals from applying to be police officers. The </span><a href="http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/pdfs/policy11/response-to-home-office-consultation-on-prevent-january-2011.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PREVENT</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> agenda (part of governments attempts to address the 'threat of terrorism') led to the police and other agencies taking more time to work with the 'muslim community'. To engage with communities only because of the 'threat' of terrorism is a flawed engagement model and not conducive to building trust and confidence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember once meeting Mr Neville Lawrence (the father of Stephen Lawrence) when I was leader of the local race equality council. I was facing a sea of indifference & active resistance in Suffolk when bringing concerns from BAME communities to the attention of institutions. I spoke with him about my aspirations that one day Britain would no longer need a race equality movement. He advised me with no bitterness that there would always be such a need. I believe him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today there was talk of the need for political will to effect change along with changes in the law. </span><a href="http://www.davidhanson.org.uk/no_cache/about-david.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David Hanson</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Shadow Policing Minister spoke about the loss of current Government leadership on the issue of race and policing. The 2009 National Black Police Association report </span><a href="http://www.nbpa.co.uk/reports/stephen-lawrence-nbpa-review-2009/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Crichlow</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) 10 years on from the murder of Stephen Lawrence identifies the continuing barriers facing BAME officers and staff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In these times of austerity we need the courage to radically rethink policing services. If we can fundamentally shift attitudes towards entrenched racial inequalities, we could start to make the changes needed. I was told during my Police & Crime Commissioner campaign that because of the cuts Suffolk Police '.. are replacing leadership with procedure' Procedure does not allow for innovation, empowerment and change.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.suffolk-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Annex-A-Draft-Police-and-Crime-Plan-17-January-2013.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suffolk's Police and Crime Plan</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (PCP)currently up for consultation, refers to the need for increased numbers of BAME officers. It makes no reference however to this being important across all the ranks and is prefaced with bland words 'where possible' - these words are negative.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The plan (PCP) is supported by a </span><a href="http://www.suffolk-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Annex-A-Appendix-1-Performance-Assessment-Framework.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Performance Assessment Framework</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> which is supposed to identify how the Police and Crime Commissioner will measure performance against the Police and Crime Plan. This framework makes no reference to measurement of inequalities of any kind, let alone recruitment and promotion of BAME officers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are some inspirational individuals pressing for change within the service. Sadly their impact either stops when they move on, or they have insufficient power to infuence & deliver lasting change.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that is it and in reality how it has always been. The achievement of race equality in policing reduced to just a few words in a glossy document. This combined with leaders and policy makers who seem bereft of any strategy or operational plan to make it a reality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Individuals, organisations, communities are there with the answers. Leaders, policy makers and practioners need the humility to listen and then act on what they are hearing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Should we ask more of our Police and Crime Commissioner on this issue. I think so - do you?</span><br />
Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-41237031997215941322012-12-14T10:28:00.000-08:002012-12-14T10:28:32.678-08:00CHANCELLOR'S CUTS ARE NOT FAIR<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LETTER PUBLISHED BURY FREE PRESS DECEMBER 14th</span><br />
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response to the Chancellors Autumn Statement West Suffolk MP Matthew Hancock
was quoted as stating that it was ‘fair to hold down increases’ on benefits and
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Mr Hancock has not yet found the time to review the excellent Joseph Rowntree
report ‘Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion’ This report revealed the
extent of in work poverty and impact of an under employed work force. The
report identifies that 6.1 million people in poverty are in working households.
Excluding pensioners, in-work poverty now outstrips workless poverty at 5.1
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income households will suffer a double disadvantage because of income related
and housing benefit changes. Planned changes to disability benefit could mean
additional hardship for disabled people. Additionally House of Commons library
research shows further inequalities in that out of the total £16bn George
Osborne is raising in direct tax, credit, benefit, pay and pension changes,
£12bn is being paid for by women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is happening is far from fair and the growth of families dependent on Food
Banks in West Suffolk should be a warning to all of us who care about those
made most vulnerable by our society. Mr Hancock’s comments are disappointing in
that they endorse this governments continued onslaught and demonisation of
those who are unable to work or perhaps live a decent life without needing some
additional help.</span><br />
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-23102419842599626182012-12-11T12:09:00.000-08:002012-12-11T12:09:10.197-08:00LETTER PUBLISHED EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES 11 DECEMBER 2012
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I was
impressed with the level of coverage your paper gave to the Autumn statement
delivered by George Osborne (Thursday 6 December) but wanted to comment on
additional impact<span style="color: #1f497d;">s.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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no surprise as for the first time in 16 years there is no female minister at
the Treasury (or several other departments) that the House of Commons library
research shows that 81 per cent of the key additional direct tax, tax credit,
and benefit changes announced yesterday will come from women (£867 million of
the £1.065 billion raised) The earlier increase<span style="color: #1f497d;">s </span>in
public sector pension contributions, cuts to attendance allowance and social
care hit women harder too. Research shows that out of the total £16bn George
Osborne is raising in direct tax, credit, benefit, pay and pension changes,
£12bn is being paid by women.</span></span></div>
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Child tax credits and child benefit will be cut even further in real terms.
This on top of the previously announced real cuts in Working Tax Credits and
childcare. Appallingly Maternity pay is also being raided. £180 will be taken
from the pockets of new mums by 2015/16. Taking away real choice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are other factors at work here in Suffolk. We know that more women than men
work in Public Sector and Health Care, and we are seeing pension rights eroded.
Women already receive very modest pensions, due to their lower pay and
broken employment records. According to UNISON research the median pension for
women who have worked in the NHS for example is just £3,500 a year (£67 a week)
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are seeing privatisation of many of our public services such as NHS Community
Health Care to SERCO and care homes to Care UK. We know privatisation
inevitably means that redundancies and erosion of terms and conditions swiftly
follow<span style="color: #1f497d;">. </span>This combined with the announcements
yesterday means increased inequality and poverty for women in Suffolk.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some 200 staff will be transferred to </span><a href="http://www.highwaysindustry.com/News/Balfour-Beatty-secure-500m-Suffolk-highways-deal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Balfour Beatty</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Yes thats right. The firm who lost a High Court injunction earlier this year having threatened to sack all staff who refused to sign up to new lesser terms and conditions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In Suffolk too we have seen significant redundancies announced just a month after SERCO were given our Community Health Care services to run. SERCO also have a chequered background when it comes to workers rights, having lost a similar High Court injunction. Our Council Care Homes have just been sold to the private firm Care UK. G4S have a foot in the door of our police service through the provision of medical services as part of the new custody facilities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week also saw an </span><a href="http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/news/content/view/full/126896"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early Day Motion</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (No 773) put forward by <span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Grahame Morris Labour MP for Easington, Chair of
LabourLeft and a member of the House of Commons health select committee. Mr Morris is rightly concerned about the role of lobbying firms and their influence; the procurement model that favours private firms; the lucrative contracts given to previous government health advisers; the unfair advantage given to private firms and the ability of private firms not to comply with FOI requests eroding transparency and accountability to the public.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seems to me that here in Suffolk the sell off of public services is happening at pace with little public debate. <br />
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These are our services are they not? Paid for by our taxes are they not?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've written to my MP </span><a href="http://www.timyeo.org.uk/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tim Yeo</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> asking him to support the EDM - why don't you write to yours?</span><br />
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<br />Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-20126789371860265942012-11-17T05:22:00.001-08:002012-11-17T06:06:03.463-08:00THANK YOU<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naturally I am disappointed at the result. I am though proud that in what (according to pundits) was considered the 6th safest Conservative area in the country, on a normal election method, I came first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to thank the Returning Officer Stephen Baker and Ingrid and the team here and across Suffolk for their efforts in making the nuts and bolts of democracy work on the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to thank the police for hosting this count and for keeping the huge numbers of people queing to vote yesterday under control! I should mention too my thanks to the staff of the Police Authority - particularly Chris Jackson and Claire Swallow. It should be recognised that these staff are the most directly impacted initially by the advent of PCC's. They have worked exceptionally hard to prepare for this fundamental change. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This result shows that Labour is back in Suffolk and not just in Ipswich and Waveney. I have recieved support from people in our villages and in our Market towns. It shows that issues of social and economic justice matter in a big way to people across Suffolk. Thank you for voting for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to thank my agent John Cook and Sandra Gage. My thanks also to the hard work by members and supporters of the Labour Party & what I stand for across Suffolk; to the Unions, particularly UNISON and to those police staff who supported me - staff who really understand the challenges facing the police service in Suffolk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This campaign has been a privilege to be part of. I have met with so many people across our diverse county who have shared with me their personal experiences of crime and their fear of crime.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_M42hdCNJGj0Fphchoz5cTFlRjeQ5DBNVPvC9G4hqO0HadXnXU9hhx1GeQHVW5RcL4pl54OH2148tzI6e0x7F_8S2wQpnaQBGYxuK0w6Irw_y9XB9qgmrMvgf9OKqLYvhrVCZYcw_1w/s1600/photo+(59).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_M42hdCNJGj0Fphchoz5cTFlRjeQ5DBNVPvC9G4hqO0HadXnXU9hhx1GeQHVW5RcL4pl54OH2148tzI6e0x7F_8S2wQpnaQBGYxuK0w6Irw_y9XB9qgmrMvgf9OKqLYvhrVCZYcw_1w/s320/photo+(59).JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The key planks of my campaign have resonated with people and these are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saying no to privatisation</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stopping the cuts because by cutting more than 15,000 police officers this government is only going to undermine the fight against crime</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Protecting local & visible policing which is at risk because of the cuts</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Putting victims first & at the heart of the service - including vulnerable victims such as women and girls, children and older people, those with disabilities and those from black and minority ethnic communitites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These messages have gone down well with people and are reflected in the result.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I pass my congratulations to Tim and wish him well in his new role.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I look forward to continuing to play a part in ensuring that Suffolk is a safer place to live, visit and work for everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you</span><br />
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-78542442740092132082012-11-10T11:31:00.001-08:002012-11-10T11:31:12.098-08:00ARTICLE East Anglian Daily Times Published 9/11/2012<br />
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election next Thursday – 15<sup>th</sup> November – brings a big change to how
Suffolk’s police service is run. I am asking for your support because I have
the skills to make the new job of Police and Crime Commissioner work for <u>all</u>
of our communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I have worked for organisations large and small, including Tesco,
Harrods and Mothercare, and in the public sector too. I was Chief Executive of
a charity working with vulnerable victims of crime. I have also worked within
our prisons and with ex-offenders. Alone amongst the candidates I have worked at
top management level for Suffolk Police.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I have a reputation as an achiever and independent thinker,
working at a strategic level, managing large scale budgets, making far reaching
and difficult decisions based on strong analysis of information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All are vital skills and capabilities
essential to the role of Commissioner in today’s tough times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As well as indispensible business skills, I have unique first hand
experience of our Police service. I also have direct insight into the lives,
impacts and journeys of victims and witnesses through our criminal justice
system. I understand too the priceless contribution of the voluntary and
community sector to the quality of our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am hugely supportive of the Police. They do an incredible job, sometimes under
the most difficult of circumstances. I know this because I have worked with
them and been out on patrol. Watching them deal with intense provocation with
skill and humour cannot fail to command respect. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We all know the Police are affected by cuts to public
services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hard choices are being made;
services reduced, merged, or, in some cases, abolished. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weighing those decisions, gauging their impact
and tough questioning is a crucial part of the Commissioners job and so is ensuring
the public have a full chance to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘have
their say’.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Commissioner needs to lead a full and open debate on ranking
priorities, how tight resources are best used and how we can jointly fight to
win the best deal for Suffolk. Without a willingness to question, challenge and
evaluate police effectiveness, the role will be a waste of money – an expensive
rubber-stamp.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">My vision is based on many months spent listening to local people in
towns and villages right across the county and many years working within
criminal justice. You have told me you want a safer county and a Police service
that is open, accountable, forward looking and takes onboard the views of those
it serves – you, the people of Suffolk. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I will defend visible local policing in rural and urban areas. I
support maintaining and, if possible, increasing front line operational
policing roles including the Special Constabulary and PCSO’s.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I will also defend less visible policing – especially those units
that protect our young people and children from internet crime and sexual
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I want to put victims first – including swift and effective
responses to anti-social behaviour. I also believe recent cuts to compensation
for those whose lives are permanently damaged by violent crime are disgraceful.
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In too many instances privatisation has failed - from the debacle
of G4s at the Olympics to non-stop rises in fuel costs. That’s why I’m squarely
opposed to handing police functions to private firms to run. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suffolk Constabulary is already taking back
previously ‘outsourced’ work where expectations or promised savings have not
been delivered. Improved efficiency and effectiveness is achievable, without
outsourcing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I will work with any and all organisations, communities and
individuals who are committed to cut crime, reduce reoffending and promote
rehabilitation. Public services under pressure need to cooperate more than
ever. The closure of acute hospital beds for those with severe mental illness
for example can simply shift a health problem onto the police, courts and
prisons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Restoring a clear link between the public and their Police can
bring real benefits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People have told me
they want their Police service to be more accountable to them. Commissioners
bring with them increased flexibility to manage policing activities in response
to the needs and priorities of local communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Commissioner job is an enormous challenge that will put
whoever is elected on a steep learning curve. It’s a new and radical departure
without a blueprint to follow. I am no stranger to the hard work or the
learning needed to meet that challenge. I believe my background will serve me
well. My solemn undertaking to the people of Suffolk is to give my total
commitment to the role.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I look forward to working with you all to help make Suffolk a
safer place to live, work and visit for everyone.</span><br />
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a time of government cuts, how would you protect community policing teams?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Public visibility, engagement and
responsiveness of uniformed staff, critical to public confidence and well-being
are not best measured by crude figures of overall staff numbers or posts. I am
already hearing about reduced visibility of PCSO’s for example when talking
with people on the doorstep or in their High Streets. I want to see developed,
in partnership with local people, widely understood measures that can be
tracked over time and used to check that resources are deployed where they are
needed. That these measures focus on community policing teams.I think that in
order to supplement, not replace, these teams there needs to be a drive again
to recruit more Special Constables. Also to consider schemes such as officers
(Police, PCSO’s and Specials) on bikes for this might go some way to increasing
visibility of community policing teams. There are 22 PCSO posts currently
funded from sources other than Suffolk Police, and these need to be protected.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Police Authority has received
positive reports from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for it’s innovative
approach in developing ‘shared services’ with Norfolk Police as a means of
limiting the impact of financial pressures on ‘front line’ uniformed staff
numbers. I know that without such collaboration Suffolk would be unable to
survive the cuts and I don’t have a problem making economies in this way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am though concerned that Suffolk gets
a good deal from all joint initiatives like this and critically that Suffolk
people are more informed and engaged than they have been through proper consultation
on such changes. I will be looking into collaboration in some detail to ensure
there is no longer term impact on community policing teams. I do not want to
see a merger of the two forces developing by default or, ultimately, the
appointment of a single Chief Constable. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have pledged to keep police on the
street. I stand against the privatization of policing services as I believe it
will impact negatively on community policing teams. The push for privatization
is significant in our region and a major contract for Cambridgeshire,
Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire has just been postponed until after the PCC
elections. We are seeing reference to ‘patrols’ in such contracts. Our police
service is based on policing by consent and the idea that police officers are
members of the public. Community policing teams are also supported by a whole
range of other police staff and other agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do not believe our model of policing
can be realised if we have private companies delivering a range of policing
services from patrol through to the control room. We are already seeing private
firms delivering public services refusing to answer Freedom of Information
enquiries. They are able to do so under the guise of ‘commercial confidentiality’
and this means that transparency and accountability to local people is eroded.
There is also concern that contracts purchased by the Government have wasted
money and there appears to be no clear strategy to protect community policing.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is
spending £70,000 + on a PCC salary the best use of scarce public funds in this
time of financial austerity?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">I believe that the concept of a democratically
elected person bringing local accountability to policing is a sound one. Additionally
I have pledged to donate a proportion of my salary to charity. When the idea of
Police Commissioners was first put forward by Whitehall gurus during the
previous government, it was the Local Government Association (LGA) under the
Labour leadership of Sir Jeremy Beecham that led the campaign to convince the
government that this was a costly and unnecessary exercise. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Unsurprisingly the LGA had the unanimous support
of Conservative Councils who all argued that existing Police Authorities were
best placed to provide local accountability for the Police.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Conservative Party also though campaigned
against the idea of PCCs and accused the government of riding rough-shod over
the views of councils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Labour Home
Secretary took the approach from the LGA seriously, and reversed the decision
to set up elected PCCs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
surprising therefore that that the Conservative-led government should then
institute elected PCCs so soon after taking power.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The annual salary is in fact the least
of it. The costs of the legislation and elections at this time could, according
to some estimates, have funded an additional 5000 police officers. In Suffolk,
the basic allowance of each Police Authority member (currently 17) if claimed,
is over £7k p.a. on the basis of a commitment of 25 hours per month. The total
Police Authority budget is currently just over £1 million. This budget will be subject
to cuts, but the Police & Crime Commissioners office (including the PCC salary)
will eventually come from it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Having said all of this, the people of Suffolk
now deserve the best candidate. A PCC who has not had direct experience of
working with the police and the wider criminal justice system and those most
vulnerable in our society, will not be able to ensure that the police’s limited
resources are spent in the best way. Nor will they provide the appropriate
level of influence to other critical partners, and so justify the salary. I
have the right background and experience which is why I applied. These are
political appointments but I am committed to ensuring that I represent all the
citizens of Suffolk. I will meet regularly with all political parties &
Independent groups in Suffolk.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Can
you promise to retain and improve existing Safer Neighbourhood Teams?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I ’m happy to commit to retaining Safer
Neighbourhood teams and to seeking improvements. It is essential that officers
know their communities and benefit from that additional local intelligence that
comes from regular contact. SNT’s are however also dependent on a range of
partners and this includes the voluntary and community sector, who often play a
vital role at a local level. PCC’s have a role, in listening to communities, to
ensure that, so far as is possible, policing resources are deployed to reflect
public priorities. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PCC’s present a real opportunity to
influence other partners to play their part. As PCC, in discussion with the
Chief Constable and communities I need to understand what is working and what
isn’t and then use my influence to bring partners to the table, to resolve
issues of community safety. There are tremendous risks and challenges in trying
to achieve this, not least because genuine fears of crime and victimisation and
insecurity often do not reflect any calculus of actual risk. Only by working directly
with communities, ensuring all interests are represented and have a voice is
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
role do you think the Police should have in establishing positive activities
for young people in local communities? What actions would you encourage them to
take?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is vitally important that the police
have the opportunity to meet and listen to all sections of the community
including young people who sometimes find themselves stereotyped by society.
The Stop & Search reference group, led by young black men, I helped set up
is an example of that. There are fantastic examples in Suffolk of other successful
activities involving the police and young people. I would encourage the police
to continue with these, but to ensure that they are inclusive and that they do
so with other partners such as schools, clubs etc<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Activities must be part of a sustainable
wider strategy of meaningful youth engagement to improve trust and confidence
and safety of our young people. Young people themselves need to be at the heart
of this strategy and design it and they need to say when they want the police
involved and when they don’t. I have already spoken with many young people,
including Suffolk Youth Parliament, about a youth led policing forum in
localities. As we have seen youth services disappear across Suffolk the role of
the police and the PCC to influence other partners to develop positive
activities will be more necessary.</span><br />
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you agree that rehabilitation should be the focus of the justice system? Would
you promote community sentences and restorative justice for less serious
crimes?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes, I do, with some caveats. I wanted
to comment firstly though that we need to ensure offenders are brought to court
much more quickly than is currently the case. This will be better for victims
and means better outcomes for Restorative Justice, where it is agreed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recidivism measures the current failure
of our criminal justice system to contribute to building a better society. If
we can avoid criminal records for low level crimes then we are giving people
better opportunities not to reoffend. Prisons are needed but the lions share of
their costs are devoted to security not the rehabilitation of those sent there.
I have 1<sup>st</sup> hand experience of some of Suffolk’s prisons and have
been actively involved in providing meaningful work experience for young &
adult offenders and ex offenders. As PCC there are some challenges here as the
majority of Suffolk’s offenders spend their time in prisons outside of Suffolk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I think there are opportunities as part
of a wider national network of PCC’s to look at this issue along with colleagues
in Probation, Prison, Courts, Crown Prosecution Service and voluntary and
community sector working in this area. I will seek to influence rehabilitation
opportunities for Suffolk offenders to reduce their reoffending rates when they
return to Suffolk. This will include challenging the cuts to education, drug
and alcohol services and ensure perpetrator programmes linked to domestic
violence, sexual violence and hate crimes are available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am a strong supporter of Restorative
Justice as used effectively it can help turn lives around and have a
significant impact on reducing reoffending rates. Research undertaken by the
Restorative Justice Council shows higher level of victim satisfaction and
reduced reoffending rates. It is vital though that it is delivered by
accredited experts and subject to close scrutiny, evaluation and monitoring.
The Labour Party wants to see Restorative Justice offered routinely to all
victims as part of sentencing requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community Resolution again is an
effective tool, delivering justice and solutions at a local level with no need
to go to court. I know however that the victim does not necessarily have to
agree to Community Resolution as an outcome and the police officer has
discretion (this may change with the recent announcements on this by the
Conservative Party) I was concerned to read recently that whilst Suffolk has a high
use of Community Resolution there were some offenders who had been the subject
of multiple use of Community Resolution. It must not be used in place of
alternative sanctions and rehabilitation tools in order to drive up detection
rates and reduce the burden on a reduced and stretched court service. It has an
important role to play and should be used wisely, by well trained officers, and
its use, including victim satisfaction rates, must be closely monitored and
evaluated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I believe that the needs & wishes
of victims should be central to the criminal justice system. There is an
important role too for independent specialist victim services to help victims
make the right decision. As PCC I want to ensure that these tools are used in
the right place at the right time and that those delivering them are
effectively trained to do so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would you support the right to peaceful protest?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The police have a vital role to play in
ensuring that peoples’ right to peaceful protest is properly protected and
respected. This is true for Countryside Alliance supporters to those protesting
against cuts to disability benefits. I have taken part in many peaceful
protests. We have a proud, legitimate and strong tradition in the UK of setting
new standards and norms and producing change, through peaceful protest. This
includes maintaining the right for life to continue as normal for those who live,
work and visit areas where a protest takes place. It’s not an expensive luxury
to be dispensed with. Nor should it be seen as an easy source of savings in
straitened times. People will always campaign against injustice and in a
changing world what’s seen as unjust will always be changing. As the PCC I will
ensure, in discussion with the Chief Constable that this right remains intact
and that the police response is effective and proportionate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">Yes. One of the most pressing needs for the
successful prosecution of environmental crime is a realistic schedule of
penalties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will seek to ensure that
Suffolk Police are serious in pursuing environmental crime, working in
partnership with Local Authorities and the Environment Agency. Additionally I
will use my position (in conjunction with other concerned PCCs) to lobby
government to make the penalties for environmental crime sufficiently strong to
deter the crime. I would also seek to enable improved enforcement to be funded
from the proceeds of the fines. Wildlife crime is often linked to other rural
crimes such as theft of diesel and metal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">As PCC I would like to see a clear strategy
developed with other statutory and voluntary partners to support enforcement
and detection. Animal crimes are also on the increase and we know that in these
times of cuts agencies such as the RSPCA, and indeed local animal shelters are
struggling to meet demand. Again this is about partnership working, with the
voluntary and community sector as key to deliver prevention messages as well as
enforcement. I feel that these types of crime are </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">too
often ignored unreported and rendered invisible. This needs to change, but it
will change only when people believe it’s worthwhile to report such crimes. To
get to that position means people having confidence that their reports will be
treated seriously and acted upon. As PCC, I will meet regularly with and listen
to independent groups that understand and work on these issues and their wider
social impact. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would you ensure that the 52,000 people from black and ethnic minority
backgrounds living in the County receive equal police treatment and protection?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would say that the figure given is
likely to be a significant underestimate. I know from my previous role this
figure does not include a very transient population; people who are sofa
surfing or those living in houses of multiple occupation. It is vital that the
police have the trust and confidence of all communities if the policing by
consent model is to be realised. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Statistically people from Black and
Minority Ethnic (BME) communities are more likely to be victims of crime and so
it is vital that they have high level of trust and confidence in the police.
The right sort of training must be delivered throughout the service and a
culture of discussion and openness on issues that impact on BME people
developed. Officers, police staff and Specials must be empowered and confident
in this regard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community led reference groups on
complex issues of racial inequality such as stop and search are vital. Vital
too is working with grass roots groups, who are equipped to understand people’s
rights, to allow people to come and talk about their experience of local
policing. This should include places where complaints can be aired in a safe
place – 3<sup>rd</sup> party reporting centres for example. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My direct experience of police
complaints shows that officers who may display racist attitudes are often
poorest in their treatment of people generally. What is important is that
outcomes from complaints and challenges are used to shape policy and practice
across the organization to achieve change.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I think it is imperative that the
Equality Duties are embedded in the police service. Analysis and information on
issues such as Stop and Search, Hate Crime (including response times, support
for victims, prosecution & outcomes) BME people who are victims of crime,
BME people who are perpetrators of crime, Complaints, BME recruitment must be
shared in an accessible way. Despite the demographic changes in Suffolk there
remains a significant underrepresentation of Black and Minority Ethnic officers
and staff in all roles and across the ranks and grades. This needs to be
reviewed to understand why in order that positive action can be taken to
address the inequalities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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culture of transparency and openness within the service. I will meet regularly with
BME communities & representative groups, who must be actively involved in
discussions on these issues to arrive at solutions & strategies for change.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">My overarching vision as the
Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is one of a safer county and a police
service that is open, accountable and outward looking. This is based on decades
of living in Suffolk, many years working within the criminal justice services in
Suffolk and several months talking with local people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Whilst I am the Labour party
candidate I am not a career politician and think independently. I see the
arrival of Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wales as an
opportunity to influence and to improve the safety of our communities.
Commissioners represent a new dawn of accountability and transparency of
policing activity to local people. They are the voice of the people in Suffolk
and will represent all of the people. If elected I promise to ensure all voices
are heard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I will defend visible local
policing models in rural and urban areas. I will also defend less visible policing
activity, such as those units that work to protect our children and young
people from internet crime and sexual abuse. We need a police service that has
access to the most up to date resources to allow it to use smart & intelligence
led models of policing. We need a service that represents the people it serves
and polices all communities fairly. We also need to see agencies working with
the police to ensure that victims are placed at the centre of criminal justice
services. Victims want to see justice done, but they also want to see
rehabilitation work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">People tell me they want a service
that is open and transparent and that continues to work with local people and
agencies to drive down crime, including anti-social behaviour and positively
impact on reoffending. I fully support collaborative working with a range of
organisations, but I will ensure the independence of Suffolk Police is
maintained and that decisions that are taken have the bests interests of the
people of Suffolk as paramount. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The people who work and
volunteer for the police service need a Commissioner that listens to them. They
need a Commissioner that understands the impact of the cuts, reform and
criticism on their morale. They have unique insights into the realities and
possibilities and must be listened to. The savage cuts thrust upon Suffolk Police
have meant significant numbers of supervisors and managers have been lost. A
long serving Constable said “we are replacing leadership with procedure”.
Procedure does not solve crime, nor does it make victims feel better and nor
does it rehabilitate criminals. I also know from my professional background and
time spent within the service that leadership and support to police personnel
is vital in times of change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I will not appoint a Deputy as I think that is an unnecessary cost and
will use the resources available to me to reach out across Suffolk. I will not
only be based at Police Headquarters but will have several permanent bases
across Suffolk, providing regular outreach and accessible surgeries to all
Suffolk’s citizens. I will donate £5,000 of my salary to a local charity
connected to supporting victims of crime.</span></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cuts</span></b></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I stand against the 20% cuts
and will campaign for a better settlement for Suffolk when it is announced
later this year</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">It is not yet possible for
me to comment on the level of precept, as the Government has not made an
announcement on any constraints on this. I will seek to ensure that any
increase is fully debated and is only a matter of pence not pounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I support different ways of
generating income such as increasing the income received from criminals under
the Proceeds of Crime Act</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I will work with, and
encourage, Suffolk Police to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and improve systems
and procedures wherever possible to provide the people of Suffolk with the best
possible value for money</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I am opposed to the idea of private firms like
G4S running policing or victims & witnesses services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I will examine closely
existing private/public partnerships to ensure they deliver value for money for
the people of Suffolk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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private firms with whom Suffolk Police currently partner are Equal Opportunity and
Living Wage employers</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">not interfere with the Chief Constable’s direct
operational responsibility and will build a relationship that offers
opportunities for mutual challenge and support<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">meet with staff, officers and volunteers and
representatives on my own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">regularly visit departments/areas unannounced
to show support and to make sure I am in touch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I will put victims first, ensuring the following are set
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">5 Victim Support pledges and ring fenced
funds for independent victims and witnesses services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">5 point action plan on Violence Against Women
& Girls which will include maintaining specialist domestic violence and
public protection units<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Explicit actions in respect of vulnerable
victims of crime to include victims of Hate Crime, older people, children and
young people, those with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Victim led preventative measures such as
Community Resolution and Restorative Justice delivered as appropriate by
independent and qualified people </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Neighbourhood
& Community policing</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Communities in remote rural areas and in towns have
concerns about anti social behaviour, visible policing presence and feeling unsafe. To address this I
will:</span></div>
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& response times and agree with communities a minimum police response time <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Monitor the allocation of resources to ensure
they are deployed in areas of greatest need<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an increase of at least 10% additional Special Constables<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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partnerships that work to include the voluntary and community sector like Farm
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Probation, Prisons, Health, Housing, Local Authorities etc. I will create new
and challenging partnerships to make Suffolk safer to include a more equal
relationship with grass roots voluntary and community sector groups. Priorities
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implications of and opportunities presented through the current collaboration
with Norfolk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Promoted by John Cook on behalf of Jane Basham both at 33 Silent Street IP1 1TE)</span></div>
Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-27271725287256353212012-10-09T14:07:00.000-07:002012-10-09T14:07:47.423-07:00HANDS OFF STOP & SEARCH?
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>LETTER PUBLISHED EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>9TH OCTOBER 2012</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The article ‘Stop and Search figures revealed’
Wednesday 3<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup> October revealed the considerably different approaches
to the Police and Crime Commissioner role by myself and my Conservative
opponent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In saying ‘stop & searches are a matter for the
police and not one the PCC would be involved with’ he shows himself to be a
'hands off’ Commissioner. I will be a 'hands on' one, because that is what
people are voting Commissioners in for. We are being elected by the people to
bring the voice of all the people into policing, regardless of political
colours. I will provide clear political leadership whilst defending our police
service for the safety of the people of Suffolk. I will defend too, those
working within the service, whom I have pledged to meet on my own. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stop and Search is not an issue of no consequence
to Commissioners. Rather it is a strategic matter that goes to the heart of
trust and confidence by all communities in our police service. To the heart too
of the policing by consent model that places our police service as the envy of
many others. It is also significant as it relates to use of resources. 9 out of
10 people who have the humiliating experience of being stopped and searched are
innocent members of the public like you or I. <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Constables to deliver policing and community safety services to the people of
Suffolk. I believe Commissioners have an important role in ensuring resources
are used efficiently and I know many of you in rural and urban areas are
concerned whether we have the right balance. Less time spent stopping innocent
members of the public in Ipswich may mean we are able to redirect resources to
tackle crime in more rural areas for example. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I differ from the Conservative candidate in two
other key areas. I will be challenging this Government on the savage 20% cuts
they are wielding on a small police service like Suffolk and arguing for an
improved settlement next year, whereas he will simply cheerlead the cuts
through. On privatisation we differ too. I think the people of Suffolk should
be very concerned to hear that my Conservative opponent is not opposed to
commissioning policing services from outside bodies – organisations like G4S perhaps
who so botched the Olympic security arrangements?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know people are concerned about this role
bringing politics into policing but in my experience they are already there. I
am not a career politician but have the skills & background to do the job,
which includes unique senior management experience within Suffolk Police. I do
believe though that this role can offer political support to the Chief
Constable and our police service at a time when it is much needed. </span></span></div>
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-28546896506749965262012-09-28T12:20:00.000-07:002012-09-28T12:21:25.236-07:00HOB NAIL BOOTS...<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Successful
policing and reductions in crime rarely happen without crucial cooperation
between professionals and volunteers. Our officers in uniform may be second to
none, yet without the back up they rely on from volunteers they would often be frustrated and less effective.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Volunteers
are so varied they’re difficult to count as a single group. They’re
householders helping to set up a Neighbourhood Watch; pub landlords working
together to keep licensed premises safe; victim support groups using first hand
experience to help others; Special Constables; campaigners for improved road safety; lawyers working <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pro bono</i> to provide access to justice
that would otherwise be denied and many, many more.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">All
help make our communities work better and for the benefit of all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Having<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>been a volunteer<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>and helped run a voluntary organisation, you might expect me to
support the so-called ‘Big Society’ ideas </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">promoted by Cameron's coalition.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Well,
yes and no – in that order. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p>D</o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">irect
experience of the difference that volunteers can make for others, not just
to crime reduction, convinces me we’d lead poorer lives without them. I take
no persuading of their value. When you work alongside them, it’s soon clear that,
however humble the task, what they do is more than just a job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Local
and national, charities, campaign groups, trade unions and reformers have one
thing in common; they run on effort and time given freely. They form a vital thread
running through civilised society. They deserve our thanks and recognition. The Games Makers at the Olympics are a fantastic example of this.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">They’ve
brought change and improvement that, fortunately, we can take for granted –
everything from free family planning advice to rights at work, from hospital
transport to the army reserve, the protection of natural environments to
looking after our historic buildings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Work
on issues like these was first started, campaigned for or provided, not by people
doing it for money, personal gain or fame. It was usually by those driven by
unwavering convictions; that what they were doing was right and much needed by
others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">They’re often pioneers, leading the
way in innovation, changing minds, offering fresh outlooks, setting new norms
and standards - think HIV awareness, Women's Aid, international debt relief -
even promoting healthy eating.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">That’s why I'm so sad to see the
damage this Government’s doing under Cameron’s slogan of “Big Society” and
determined to change it.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Volunteers
are called on to step in when vital services are deliberately withdrawn. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many charities are being turned into
businesses, to deliver what were previously public services; multinational private
companies exploit others to ‘sweeten’ their bids for profitable government
contracts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Local
voluntary sector groups, grant-aided by councils, face a squeeze on funding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For too many youngsters, doing for free what
was previously paid work is becoming the only route into employment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basic
rights, of the poorest among us, to nutrition and shelter are no longer guaranteed
and are becoming ever more dependent on charity.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">These
are not simply questions of cash and resources, they’re matters of political
choice and priorities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Just last year Suffolk Conservatives
decided to scrap school crossing patrols to save £170,000, despite having £millions
tucked away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If people were concerned
about road safety outside schools, volunteers would step in, That was their
thinking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">In the face of countywide protests
they eventually backtracked. “The pain probably wasn’t worth the gain on this
one” said their leader - though crossing patrols have since gone down by a
third. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I think their cynicism with
children’s crossings forfeited their right to speak credibly to the people of
Suffolk about both community safety and the value of volunteers. Regardless of the
risks to schoolchildren, had there not been a public outcry, they’d have been
happy to get away with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Regrettably, that's the reality of
the Conservative's 'Big Society', the part I oppose and resist; it isn't a
voluntary sector that I recognise, want to be part of and to promote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Nor is it, I’m pleased to hear from
many of our valuable volunteers, one that they want to promote either. Do you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-31195568573556875632012-09-08T10:12:00.003-07:002012-09-08T10:12:29.971-07:00BUT I KNOW WHEN I'VE HAD ENOUGH....
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">November’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>elections<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> & candidates </span>for Police and Crime Commissioners
are getting some really bad press. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you might expect in a political campaign,
views of candidates on the ‘hot’ issues – spending cuts and privatisation in
particular-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are sharply conflicting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It worries me, given the broad role intended
for Commissioners, all the negative hype, and the tendency of media coverage to
focus on conflict, that voters will
have little chance <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to understand much
about the people behind those seeking election. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course I care about keeping Suffolk safe and protecting
all citizens of Suffolk from crime. These words will inevitably trip off the
tongue of many candidates, simply replacing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Suffolk’ with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>their own county. But how do my experiences
and values make me as capable a
candidate as others and – dare I say it – even better than some?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During the freezing months earlier this year, I was
privileged to work as a volunteer providing a warm and safe place for those of ‘no
fixed abode’. Last year 12 people who had no home died prematurely in Ipswich. Two of these
were the victims of a brutal murder. Statistically
if you are homeless you are far more likely to die in your 40’s. That’s a life
expectancy that takes us back to Victorian times and one that, in a modern
developed nation like ours, I find unacceptable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whilst volunteering I met a man who was 42 (let’s call him
Aleksandrs) but who looked twice that age. He came to us unable to speak initially.
I understood this was due to a mix of having been waiting in the freezing
weather for our shelter to open and having drunk excessive amounts of alcohol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He cried with pain and desperation <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as he removed one of his shoes to show a badly
infected foot. The action of removing his shoe was made virtually impossible by
his hands that were red and black with cold and gnarled with what appeared to
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He held my hand and repeated the words ‘dirty, dirty, dirty’
- gesturing to his shabby clothes. His English was broken and I gave up with
the ‘risk assessment’ I had been trained and instructed to undertake, going back to it later. Instead we
made him coffee and gave him some time to defrost a little.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I started a shaky conversation with him and gradually he gave me a
small plastic bag with a bundle of papers in it. Here there were two seperate discharge
documents from Norwich Prison. Here too was what looked like a passport. On
closer inspection it was a fisherman’s licence from Latvia that allowed him to
travel from port to port. The face that
beamed out from the tattered document I shall remember always. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Looking directly at me was a handsome and certain young man.
His head of hair was full and shiny black. His shirt was white <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and it contrasted sharply with his crisp suit,
jacket and tie. This image was a lifetime away from the man in front of me with
his gnarled hands, scuffed shoes and dirty clothes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I felt a connection with this man. The connection was through
the sea. My late father had been in the Navy and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we scattered his ashes from the bailey bridge
at Southwold. I looked again at the date of birth on the fishermans
licence and thought then he could have been my brother or my cousin. I thought that
of course he was certainly someone’s son.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wondered, what had led him to this? Why he was now in
Britain a lifelong alcoholic with no home? I reflected on who he had perhaps been and what was his personality? Of his journey within<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a system that, for some people, creates a cycle
that they cannot escape. Living rough;
perhaps being drunk & disorderly on the street; getting arrested and
imprisoned. On release the cycle begins again: a waste of his life first and,
of course, our services second.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This tells you a little about me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As Commissioner I will face some real challenges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Commissioners will be the local ‘fall guys’ for spending
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cuts. These include cuts to services
like the police, but also to drug and alcohol services, to prisons, to mental health care providers,
probation & to charities providing support for people like Aleksandrs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the Commissioner, I’ll have
some tough decisions to make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s important though, is that the people of Suffolk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>should <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>know that at the centre of my decision making
will be consideration and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>empathy for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those who live a life a million miles away
from <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my own; a million miles away
perhaps from most of us in Suffolk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My decisions will not be taken in isolation and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they will never condone criminal & unsocial behaviour and its impact on people.
I will consider and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>challenge how
partnerships and services currently work. How effectively partnerships include agencies such as health and housing services. Vital to this is the grass roots voluntary, community & social enterprise sector. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This sector is often best
placed to be there for lost souls like Aleksandrs, passing no moral or social
judgement on the reasons for him being where he is today. There with their
advice; with a warm space; with donated food & clothes. There with a desire to
help people turn their lives around to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
through their sense of humanity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That’s the sort of Commissioner I want. One whose strategic vision
never loses touch with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the realities of the lived lives of all people;
the causes of crime & the importance of preventing reoffending. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What sort do you want?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LETTER PUBLISHED IN BURY FREE PRESS FRIDAY 31 AUGUST</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..in response to one published the week before urging people to vote 'no' to Police & Crime Commissioners</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Andrew Donovan ('Jobs for the boys?’ letter 24 August) was
slightly wide of the mark about Police & Crime Commissioner elections. I'm
not an ex-politician and I've never been a councillor. Nor am I a 'boy', but I
plan to stand for election this November.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I'd prefer that the cost of the elections was devoted to keeping
and improving frontline police numbers but that's not my decision. The
elections will happen and my job is to offer the people of Suffolk a real
choice when they cast their votes. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I
oppose the privatisation of police work and the cuts to their funding. I'll do
my level best to protect local communities from both. ‘No change’ is no longer
an option – it’s not a ‘yes or no’ vote.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a unique combination of experience at a senior level, both
in the police service and the voluntary sector, with a track record of making
public services accountable to all local people without fear or favour. I'll
work with any willing partner that shares my objective of driving down crime
and re-offending.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
Commissioner job is full-time and pays £70,000 p.a. and I have pledged to
donate a proportion of the salary to charity. Costs will be met from switching
funds from the present Police Authority structure which will go.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jane Basham</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner Candidate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Labour Party</span> Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-62393275821830785892012-08-28T10:17:00.002-07:002012-08-28T10:17:42.552-07:00FLAWS .....<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many
people – not just political opponents – have asked why the Labour Party, having
opposed the creation of the Police and Crime Commissioner job, is now working
full on to ensure that Labour candidates are elected. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s
a fair question.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
simple answer is that our supporters and members are unwilling to give other
political parties a free ride to positions of local influence and power over
issues that matter to everyone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’d
have preferred the estimated £100m cost of the changes go to fund 3000 police
officers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But
there’s more to it than that.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">L</span></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">aws
and regulations to bring in elected Commissioners for Police and Crime are
flawed and they’re beginning to show.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some
were clear from the outset. Holding an election in the middle of November,
rather than early May - when regular local elections take place – will,
predictably, mean fewer people voting. It exposes as hollow Conservative claims
to champion localism that they opted to have an election when dark winter days
can be expected to reduce turnout.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elections
are about choice – that’s why candidates in UK parliament and European
elections have an election leaflet setting out their policies delivered free to
each household. Yet despite having a local electorate many times greater than
any MP, this will not apply to Police and Crime Commissioners. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I</span></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">n
many areas, people with the chance to read policy leaflets from all candidates
standing in their area may be the lucky few.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
Coalition says it wants to make the priorities and costs of policing and crime
more accountable to the public in each locality. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet they’re content to sacrifice electors
entitlement to make an informed choice. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the same time – if turnout is low – they’ve weakened the mandate that anyone
elected to represent local people needs.</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">….and more flaws<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three
would-be Police and Crime Commissioners have already stood down, exposing once
again how the Coalition fails to think through and implement their plans
competently. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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hero and former Welsh guardsman, Simon Weston withdrew when it emerged that a
criminal conviction – a £30 fine he received as a 14 year old for being a
passenger in a stolen car could disbar him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has consistently claimed that he didn’t
know the car was stolen at the time but was advised to plead guilty.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Bob
Ashford who had Whitehall security clearance and has worked as a director of
the Youth Justice Board for 10 years has withdrawn after being told that two
fines (of £2 and 10 shillings) he received for trespassing and possession of an
offensive weapon as a 13 year old, mean he’s disqualified. He claims he never
touched the air rifle which belonged to the boys he was with, was interviewed
without his parents present and, again, was later advised to plead guilty in
court.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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1965, Alan Charles was given a year’s conditional discharge for a non-violent
crime as a 14 year old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s the
Vice-Chair of Derbyshire Police Authority.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was advised he was disbarred to stand for election - but has subsequently been reinstated as a candidate.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Regardless
of their politics, all are able, high quality candidates, with strong track
records of public service and good prospects of success. In Simon Weston’s case
it was ‘getting into bother’ that directly led to him joining the Welsh Guards
as a 16 year old and serving his country in combat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the Home Office confirmed that a juvenile conviction for imprisonable offences
– nearly 50 years ago - bars people from becoming a police and crime
commissioner. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">People who were not imprisoned </span><span lang="EN-US">yet now they won’t even make the
starting line – sad, unnecessary and discouraging.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sadder
still is what this says about the attitude of many legislators – across all
parties - to young people about crime and rehabilitation.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These
three people are living proof that perhaps a shaky start in life doesn’t have to lead
to a life of crime. They’re three people whose personal experience and insights
on the troubled years of teenagers offers immense value in helping youngsters
to flourish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite
successfully turning around their circumstances and contributing, as
volunteers, to improving the lives of their fellows, they’re still labelled as
unworthy for public office. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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need a criminal justice system with institutions and policies that support and
encourage what these 3 former candidates have done with their lives - not
pointless lifelong penalties.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-77631429217770562112012-08-24T08:51:00.002-07:002012-08-24T08:52:51.704-07:00GIVE THESE ELECTIONS A CHANCE!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>LETTER SENT TO THERESA</strong> <strong>MAY HOME SECRETARY</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">(PART OF THE ELECTORAL REFORM SOCIETY CAMPAIGN)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24th August 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections are set to be a disaster. The Electoral Reform Society has predicted a record low turnout of 18.5%. Here in Suffolk in the May local elections we saw low voter turnout between 20% to 25% </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quite simply, if the people elected to reconnect the public and the police do not represent local people, what is the point of having them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the Labour PCC candidate in Suffolk I & my Labour colleagues have been actively knocking on doors and attending street stalls to raise awareness over the last few months.We have been promoting the use of postal votes and taking our responsiblity for raising awareness in the name of democracy very seriously.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> In addition to this I have been getting letters published & using Social media to inform as widely as I am able to. The majority of those I speak to know nothing about it. I believe in the concept of a democratic mandate, particularly in relation to accountability to local people by the police service - but local people need to be informed in order to make informed decisions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know a publicity campaign is planned but it will be a generic one & I am anxious that not everyone will be targetted - including those who have the most interest in how they are policedand/or when victims of crime. I am seeing websites being set up that declare themselves as the place where candidiates should place their information. This along with the responsiblities of the Electoral Services Commission, may only end up fragmenting information & ultimately confusing the electorate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is still time for change. We need to see: <br /> <br />• Candidates of all parties and independents being given the opportunity to make their case to voters. The Electoral Commission recently announced they would send a mailing to every household to let people know the elections are taking place. It is simply common sense to include local information on candidates so that people know who they can vote for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Public Service Broadcasts. We know political broadcasts boost turnout, they should be part of the government’s package of awareness raising. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• May Elections. The Government must pledge never to hold a major election in the winter again. You can improve turnout and reduce costs in one fell swoop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst all political parties agreed there was a need for police reform, this is not necessarily the right way to go about engaging people to buy into a reform that will fundamentally change the policing & community safety landscape forever. Your government led the call for elected Police Commissioners so I urge you to bring your vision to life to local people by doing these 3 things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">CONTACT: <a href="http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/">www.electoral-reform.org.uk</a></span>Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-85648110786331109432012-08-14T02:54:00.004-07:002012-08-14T02:54:50.172-07:00A CRIME WITHOUT A VICTIM?
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have heard it said that some crimes are categorised as ‘victimless’ and this
is particularly true of crimes that target the business community. The
word <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/victim">victim</a> for many of us can be very emotive based on our experiences and perspectives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Business Crime is discussed in my experience it centres
on the fact that most businesses are insured. That is often the end of the conversation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We do not very often hear about the poorly paid shop
managers whose job depends on effective stock control, including reducing the risk of shoplifting. The stress &
pressure of knowing you could be sacked because of stock losses cannot be
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nor do we hear much about petrol
station staff, working long & unsocial hours and the impact on them of theft of petrol from garage forecourts.
Not only does such theft leave staff feeling vulnerable many also face lawful deductions
from their salary by their employer to compensate the business for the loss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hear quite a lot about metal theft here in Suffolk. What
we don’t hear about is the emotional & financial impact of such thefts. The
theft of lead from a church roof for example </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">very often results in more damage to cherished
buildings & is expensive to replace. It also causes real anxiety and
increases fear of crime amongst local people.</span></div>
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rural business premises, including farms. Again these thefts are often
incredibly stressful for those involved, resulting in increased fear and in
some cases businesses cease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rural businesses and farms are particularly vulnerable to arson
attacks and the Arson Prevention Bureau report stated that around 1,700
buildings and 66,000 acres of grassland are destroyed by fire in UK farms every
year. Arson attacks are particularly traumatic for those involved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But what of the wider impact on all of us. The <a href="http://www.brc.org.uk/brc_home.asp">BritishRetail Consortium</a> suggests that retail crime costs every household an extra £90
each year on their shopping bills. Increased security measures whether electronic
or human come at a cost. The impact of crime against small shops who may
ultimately have to close, means a reduction of choice and shopping access in
more disadvantaged communities.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theft of metal or machinery means insurance premiums rise,
and at a time of a double dip recession there are many businesses and individuals
who are quite simply unable to afford these increases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many other crimes impacting on Business and with even
wider social implications such as cyber crime, counterfeiting and forgery. The
British Crime Survey 2010/2011(now the <a href="http://www.crimesurvey.co.uk/">Crime Survey for England & Wales</a>)
showed credit card & bank fraud are crimes the public think are increasing
the most.</span><br />
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technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally the crimes
workers experience outside the work place such as burglaries, violent assaults,
hate crime, domestic abuse also impact on business in terms of productivity and
working time lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some business crime is attributal to organised gangs and the
<a href="http://www.soca.gov.uk/">Serious Organised Crime Agency</a> estimates there are 2,800 organised crime groups
operating across England & Wales, costing the economy up to £40 billion a
year.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suffolk needs a Police and Crime Commissioner with a whole
range of skills and a holistic victim centred overview of all types of crime. I believe I bring
valuable insights having worked in the private sector for many years for large
organisations such as Tesco, Greene King <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Mothercare.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am committed to ensuring that investment into specialist
units & skilled officers & staff in Suffolk to combat this type of crime
remains. Suffolk does not police in a vacuum. Relationships and partnership working
with the business community, volunteer Watch & victim support schemes are vital. So too is working with the new National Crime Agency and Police Professional Body. Business of all sizes need to
have confidence in the police that their issues matter and that the great work of the
<a href="http://www.suffolkpoliceauthority.org.uk/involving-you/community-engagement-and-consultation/business-community/">Suffolk Business Crime Forum</a> will continue & develop.</span><br />
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Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-17997759359034869662012-06-29T12:24:00.000-07:002012-06-29T12:28:14.047-07:00PCC'S - CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Your opinion piece (The new police role is raising questions June 25<sup>th</sup>) makes an important point about healthy and constructive relationships between <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Suffolk</place></city>’s future Police and Crime Commissioner & the most senior officers at Suffolk Police. Whilst there may be differences of opinions, the Commissioner and senior officers will be bound by common values. These are to protect all those who live, visit and work in Suffolk by reducing crime and the fear of crime, and striving to make Suffolk the safest county it can possibly be. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">There are though many other ‘healthy and constructive relationships’ that are essential to this new role in the area of policing and crime. Ensuring victims are supported, tackling the causes of crime and addressing offending behaviour cannot be done by the police in isolation. Local Authorities, Crown Prosecution Service, Probation, Courts, Prisons, Social Care, Health, Housing agencies, Businesses, Voluntary and Community groups<span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: navy;">/</span></span>individuals & others have a vital role.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">It depends on your perspective but I believe that really healthy & constructive relationships are built on common values and mutual trust and respect. They must provide opportunities for challenge to the status quo, in order that differences can be effectively aired<span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: navy;">.</span></span> There will always be conflicting opinions and priorities & that is not a new concept. It is however important that these newly emerging relationships are equal and that there is a focus on real outcomes for people and communities. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">As for accountability, the message I am getting from the wide range of people I’ve been meeting across Suffolk – in both our towns and in our villages - is that they believe visible and real accountability by the Chief Constable to all Suffolk’s citizens is probably the best thing about the whole Commissioner idea. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jane Basham</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Labour Party Candidate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner</span></div>
</div>Jane Bashamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669125789133487845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899254816155257744.post-82522234627605192752012-06-26T16:17:00.002-07:002012-06-29T12:25:50.012-07:00THE POINT OF A PCC?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">PRINTED 9th JUNE 2012</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;">Paul Geater makes an important point about keeping police & politics apart, along with the challenges of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC's) ensuring the very different policing priorities across Suffolk's rural and urban landscapes are met ('Vital to keep police & politics apart' Ipswich Star June 5th)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;">We have to recognise that policing is already heavily politicised. Whether it relates to Government policy translated into a local context or the workings of the current Police Authorities.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;">What is vital is that if the elected PCC represents one of the main political parties, they must bring a degree of independent thinking to the role. There can be no place for political chicanery. PCCs need to operate impartially and work hard to secure the confidence of a whole range of stakeholders across the rural and urban landscape. This independent thinking and impartiality will demonstrate to those who elect them that they are worthy of our communities' trust and confidence.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;">It is important that PCCs do not restrict their engagement with the people of <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Suffolk</place></city> only on a political level as it is crucial too that our communities agree with and understand the PCC policing priorities.</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;">One of the biggest challenges I see, relates to Paul Geaters question ‘what is the point of a PCC’ and the risk that the PCC role could simply result in ‘business as usual’.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">If elected I will overcome this </span><span style="color: black;">challenge <span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: black;">by</span> </span>repr<span style="color: black;">esent<span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: black;">ing</span></span> </span>the issues and concerns of the people, not the politics, of Suffolk, and I include our hard working police officers, staff and volunteers in this. As the PCC I will not be a faceless figurehead, pushing reports around and attending meetings with no tangible outcomes.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"> I will be visible and based across <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Suffolk</place></city> in community, victim, criminal justice, youth, education and business settings. This will allow me to focus on policing, crime and community safety issues that matter to<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: black;">all</span> </span>those who had the confidence to elect me in the first place, and to keep politics at a distance.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Labour Party Candidate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner</span></div>
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