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The Auriol Grey case exposes Britain’s obsession with prison

Letters: Readers respond to Simon Jenkins’ article on a justice system stuck in the dark ages

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

A tragic accident should not have landed Auriol Grey in prison. The UK justice system is stuck in the dark ages

The UK’s obsession with jail time is counterproductive and cruel. There are better ways to deal with wrongdoing, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

The people of Northern Ireland want their assembly back. The DUP must not be allowed to block that

A health and cost of living crisis is causing real problems that must be addressed. Democracy cannot be hamstrung any longer, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

A (partial) defence of Matt Hancock: leaders must be free to discuss policy in private

His WhatsApp messages look embarrassing and chaotic, but such leaks could do genuine harm to political debate, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023

Britain’s defence policy is not British, not defensive and not even a policy. It’s a mess

There are no easy answers to what Putin’s war means for British defence. But mindlessly spending more and more won’t cut it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

Whatever the merits of the Hancock leaks, this much is clear: Britain needs to speed up its Covid inquiry

Did decisions made by the former health secretary lead to more care home deaths? We should already know, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Sunak should remove the whip from Johnson – it’s the only language he understands

His opposition to the revised Northern Ireland protocol should be treated with the same contempt with which he ran the party, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Rishi Sunak can’t compromise his protocol deal. He must face down the DUP

The prime minister has to stand firm against Northern Ireland’s backwoodsmen, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

There is a path to Scottish independence. Sturgeon was brilliant, but she just couldn’t see it

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Sacking Richard Sharp would be a great loss to the BBC: after all, he has friends in high places

Given his predicament, Sharp has much to gain from defending the corporation – and the connections to do it effectively, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023