Jim Watson
@jimwatsonmba.bsky.social
Aspiring academic - PhD student Dundee, assoc. Lecturer UWS. Husband, father, grandfather just wanting to make the world a better place...
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"Our prisons are so broken that we can't carry on. Politicians may disagree on how we fix the penal system, but everyone can agree that reform is needed."
Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), wrote an opinion piece for @bigissue.com: www.bigissue.com/opinion/pris...
Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), wrote an opinion piece for @bigissue.com: www.bigissue.com/opinion/pris...
We must seize the opportunity to fix our broken prisons
No one would disagree that the prison system is in crisis. The upcoming sentencing review presents us with a chance for real change.
www.bigissue.com
January 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
"Our prisons are so broken that we can't carry on. Politicians may disagree on how we fix the penal system, but everyone can agree that reform is needed."
Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), wrote an opinion piece for @bigissue.com: www.bigissue.com/opinion/pris...
Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), wrote an opinion piece for @bigissue.com: www.bigissue.com/opinion/pris...
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A New Complaint System for Prisoners in Belgium - > chapter in Just Prisons - free to read via this link: rdcu.be/d5qcr
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
A New Complaint System for Prisoners in Belgium
This chapter introduces and reflects on the creation of a new complaint system in the prisons of Belgium. Since 1 October 2020, prisoners can file complaints with the newly created Complaint and Appea...
link.springer.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A New Complaint System for Prisoners in Belgium - > chapter in Just Prisons - free to read via this link: rdcu.be/d5qcr
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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For Maths fans, 2025 is a square.
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
January 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
For Maths fans, 2025 is a square.
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
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Still one of the most powerful cries for the unjustly imprisoned. youtu.be/_iYqWtIm0zI
December 30, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Still one of the most powerful cries for the unjustly imprisoned. youtu.be/_iYqWtIm0zI
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🎄 A Festive Reminder 🎄
While our support lines are closed over the festive break, we’re still here for you. Our team will be checking info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk for any urgent matters.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, and remember, support is always just an email away. 💙
December 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
🎄 A Festive Reminder 🎄
While our support lines are closed over the festive break, we’re still here for you. Our team will be checking info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk for any urgent matters.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, and remember, support is always just an email away. 💙
Chris Rea released Driving home for Christmas in 1986. Has there been any updates on his progress...like did he actually make it home?
December 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Chris Rea released Driving home for Christmas in 1986. Has there been any updates on his progress...like did he actually make it home?
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Please note the person pictured in this article is our former Principal, who resigned two weeks ago.
The vote opened a week after his departure and therefore reflects views on the current executive team.
The vote opened a week after his departure and therefore reflects views on the current executive team.
December 19, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Please note the person pictured in this article is our former Principal, who resigned two weeks ago.
The vote opened a week after his departure and therefore reflects views on the current executive team.
The vote opened a week after his departure and therefore reflects views on the current executive team.
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The result of the Vote of No Confidence at the University of Dundee was clear.
89% of staff who voted said they had no confidence in the University executive team.
It is clear that staff at the University of Dundee are extremely frustrated at how the current leadership is handling the crisis.
89% of staff who voted said they had no confidence in the University executive team.
It is clear that staff at the University of Dundee are extremely frustrated at how the current leadership is handling the crisis.
Dundee University staff overwhelmingly vote ‘no confidence’ in bosses over financial crisis
Dundee University staff overwhelmingly vote ‘no confidence’ in bosses over financial crisis
Staff at Dundee University panned the leadership of the remaining management team after principal Iain Gillespie quit suddenly.
dlvr.it
December 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
The result of the Vote of No Confidence at the University of Dundee was clear.
89% of staff who voted said they had no confidence in the University executive team.
It is clear that staff at the University of Dundee are extremely frustrated at how the current leadership is handling the crisis.
89% of staff who voted said they had no confidence in the University executive team.
It is clear that staff at the University of Dundee are extremely frustrated at how the current leadership is handling the crisis.
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#FreeJagtarNow
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh from Dumbarton, has now been imprisoned for SEVEN years without being brought to trial, and without any evidence being provided of any guilt. Successive Westminster governments have done nothing about it.
Can everyone please, please repost this.
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh from Dumbarton, has now been imprisoned for SEVEN years without being brought to trial, and without any evidence being provided of any guilt. Successive Westminster governments have done nothing about it.
Can everyone please, please repost this.
December 17, 2024 at 9:01 AM
#FreeJagtarNow
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh from Dumbarton, has now been imprisoned for SEVEN years without being brought to trial, and without any evidence being provided of any guilt. Successive Westminster governments have done nothing about it.
Can everyone please, please repost this.
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh from Dumbarton, has now been imprisoned for SEVEN years without being brought to trial, and without any evidence being provided of any guilt. Successive Westminster governments have done nothing about it.
Can everyone please, please repost this.
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🎄 Day 14 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar 🎄
At Next Chapter Scotland, we advocate for inclusivity and understanding at every level. Let’s work together toward a more equitable system. 💙
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivityMatters #NextChapterScotland
At Next Chapter Scotland, we advocate for inclusivity and understanding at every level. Let’s work together toward a more equitable system. 💙
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivityMatters #NextChapterScotland
December 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM
🎄 Day 14 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar 🎄
At Next Chapter Scotland, we advocate for inclusivity and understanding at every level. Let’s work together toward a more equitable system. 💙
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivityMatters #NextChapterScotland
At Next Chapter Scotland, we advocate for inclusivity and understanding at every level. Let’s work together toward a more equitable system. 💙
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivityMatters #NextChapterScotland
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What the hell are we even doing? Normalizing & green-lighting another psychotic
madman. That’s what we’re doing. It’s f’ing insane.
madman. That’s what we’re doing. It’s f’ing insane.
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
What the hell are we even doing? Normalizing & green-lighting another psychotic
madman. That’s what we’re doing. It’s f’ing insane.
madman. That’s what we’re doing. It’s f’ing insane.
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“How will an ambulance get through?”
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 PM
“How will an ambulance get through?”
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth.
Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
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Interesting and timely paper published today by ScotGov Justice Analysts.
It examines the relationship between custodial sentences of 12 months or less issued by courts and the number of people in prison serving sentences of 12 months or less. #Remand #Sentencing #PASS www.gov.scot/publications...
It examines the relationship between custodial sentences of 12 months or less issued by courts and the number of people in prison serving sentences of 12 months or less. #Remand #Sentencing #PASS www.gov.scot/publications...
December 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Interesting and timely paper published today by ScotGov Justice Analysts.
It examines the relationship between custodial sentences of 12 months or less issued by courts and the number of people in prison serving sentences of 12 months or less. #Remand #Sentencing #PASS www.gov.scot/publications...
It examines the relationship between custodial sentences of 12 months or less issued by courts and the number of people in prison serving sentences of 12 months or less. #Remand #Sentencing #PASS www.gov.scot/publications...
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Professor Farrall’s 7 step plan to avoiding the prison capacity crisis in England & Wales:
1: stop
2: sending
3: so
4: many
5: people
6: to
7: prison.
🤞
1: stop
2: sending
3: so
4: many
5: people
6: to
7: prison.
🤞
December 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Professor Farrall’s 7 step plan to avoiding the prison capacity crisis in England & Wales:
1: stop
2: sending
3: so
4: many
5: people
6: to
7: prison.
🤞
1: stop
2: sending
3: so
4: many
5: people
6: to
7: prison.
🤞
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We cannot build our way out of this crisis. Billions earmarked for new jails would be better invested in probation.
Read our response to the government’s plans to open up 14,000 more prison places by 2031, outlined in a new 10-year strategy announced today: howardleague.org/news/billion...
Read our response to the government’s plans to open up 14,000 more prison places by 2031, outlined in a new 10-year strategy announced today: howardleague.org/news/billion...
December 11, 2024 at 7:22 AM
We cannot build our way out of this crisis. Billions earmarked for new jails would be better invested in probation.
Read our response to the government’s plans to open up 14,000 more prison places by 2031, outlined in a new 10-year strategy announced today: howardleague.org/news/billion...
Read our response to the government’s plans to open up 14,000 more prison places by 2031, outlined in a new 10-year strategy announced today: howardleague.org/news/billion...
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We were commissioned by Scottish Parliament to look at the threats posed to them by emerging 'deepfake' technology - so-called 'chamberfakes' of parliamentary business. Report published today with SCCJR www.sccjr.ac.uk/publication/...
December 10, 2024 at 9:37 AM
We were commissioned by Scottish Parliament to look at the threats posed to them by emerging 'deepfake' technology - so-called 'chamberfakes' of parliamentary business. Report published today with SCCJR www.sccjr.ac.uk/publication/...
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Antiques Roadshow appraiser let me talk about my family's prized soup tureen for 4 minutes before telling everyone it was a chamber pot
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Antiques Roadshow appraiser let me talk about my family's prized soup tureen for 4 minutes before telling everyone it was a chamber pot
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That headline is a thing of beauty.
And the biggest award of all … being hated by the Daily Mail!
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 AM
That headline is a thing of beauty.
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Happy Human Rights Day, everyone!
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
December 10, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Happy Human Rights Day, everyone!
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 AM
A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
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🎄 Day 6 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar!
If your conviction is spent, you don’t need to disclose it when applying for personal insurance, like car or home insurance. ✅
This is an important step in moving forward and leaving the past behind. 🌟
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
If your conviction is spent, you don’t need to disclose it when applying for personal insurance, like car or home insurance. ✅
This is an important step in moving forward and leaving the past behind. 🌟
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
December 7, 2024 at 12:24 PM
🎄 Day 6 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar!
If your conviction is spent, you don’t need to disclose it when applying for personal insurance, like car or home insurance. ✅
This is an important step in moving forward and leaving the past behind. 🌟
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
If your conviction is spent, you don’t need to disclose it when applying for personal insurance, like car or home insurance. ✅
This is an important step in moving forward and leaving the past behind. 🌟
#CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
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The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath
December 7, 2024 at 10:11 AM
The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath