Ode to Frances Crook of the Howard League for prison reform
I might argue with Frances Crook on some issues, and debate whether it is more akin to political ping pong than a political football, but I cannot find fault with her on these points she raises. Others involved with prison reform might like to note that prisoners are right to fight for their right to vote!
Frances Crook, director of the Howard league for Penal Reform, accused ministers of using the issue as a 'political football'.
'Prisoners are absolutely right to fight for their right to vote and I hope the change comes in before the next election,' she said.
'Ministers have been avoiding this issue for far too long in a bid to look tough on crime, but prisoner voting shouldn't be used as a political football.
'Losing one's liberty is punishment in itself. The Government has a duty to encourage civic responsibility, particularly amongst marginalised groups.'
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
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