Jonathan Aitken’s other new role

Posted by on Nov 13, 2007 in updates | 12 comments While the nation is getting to grips with Jonathan Aitken’s new role in leading a much needed prison review for The Centre for Social Justice, I can disclose that he is spending this week touring the UK to promote a campaign against sex trafficking. He is a keynote speaker for CHASTE – Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking across Europe. Their tour, entitled Love’s Not For Sale, is...
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My concerns about food security

Posted by on Nov 13, 2007 in updates | 11 comments The question I wanted to ask the environmental panel at yesterday’s Conservative Women’s Association conference was my concern about food security. I wanted to ask Zac Goldsmith and Lord Melchett whether simply growing organic crops will provide enough food for us all, not only in the UK, but in drought stricken countries like Africa too. However, the green-blooded Tory ladies gave...
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Helping victims of rape

Posted by on Nov 13, 2007 in Uncategorized | 5 comments There’s no doubt that David Cameron’s announcement on tightening up rape laws is long overdue. It went down a storm when he outlined them at yesterday’s Conservative Women’s Association annual conference. As things stand, I can understand why some women think twice before reporting they have been raped. It’s a legal minefield for courts of law to debate over what...
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