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Killing Time
Killing Time Bill Hartley, on the weird world of the “Shut In” Travelling at 49 mph on the bypass (it’s always 49 mph), the Skoda Yeti is heading for the supermarket. This is the vehicle of choice for a certain … Continue reading
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Marriage Matters
Marriage Matters by Bill Hartley Periodically the question of divorce reform features in the media. The last serious attempt to bring about change was by John Major’s government which apparently ignored what students of constitutional law are taught: that no … Continue reading
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The Village Murderer
The Village Murderer by Bill Hartley There has been a great deal of coverage in the press of late about a decision by the Parole Board to grant early release to a notorious sex offender. The Board has the thankless … Continue reading
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They’re Rough
They’re Rough Hartley’s heroes, hangin’ tough Ranald Mackenzie (1840-89) was a general in the United States Army. His name is little known outside military history circles, unlike his contemporary, the hapless and incompetent General Custer. Despite losing his life and … Continue reading
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The Larger the Load
The Larger the Load Bill Hartley weighs anchor The Germans had agreed to dispose of the depth charge, which was decent of them since it had originally been dropped by the Royal Navy. The floor of the Baltic … Continue reading
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Paul and Jeremy
Paul and Jeremy Bill Hartley enters darkest England These days British television is full of what are called ‘Reality’ shows. One such programme is Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. A new series has just started. The programme follows the … Continue reading
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Overthrowing your Leader
Overthrowing your Leader Bill Hartley on how not to stage a coup The recent coup attempt in Turkey reinforces the idea that the last people to be undertaking a military coup are the military. One might assume that soldiers have … Continue reading
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The Pressing Need for Prison Reform
The Pressing Need for Prison Reform Bill Hartley reports David Cameron’s recent speech on prison reform was a welcome entry into the world of criminal justice by a prime minister. The full text of his speech is worth a look … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Hartley, David Cameron, HM Prison Service, Prison Reform, Quarterly Review
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Jerusalem’s Russian Quarter
Jerusalem’s Russian Quarter The peripatetic Bill Hartley reports During the nineteenth century various European powers set out to establish a presence in Jerusalem. For example, Austro Hungary managed to squeeze a post office into the old city just opposite the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Hartley, British Mandate, Jerusalem, Russian Quarter
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Evening All
Evening All Bill Hartley considers coercive control A hairdresser in a … Continue reading →
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