The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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The events around publication of the Social Exclusion Action Plan followed a familiar pattern: the media were briefed in advance, the prime minister delivered a speech, and the report was published a week later. The media referred to ‘problem families’ or ‘high-harm, high-cost families’, and hinted at possible compulsion and punitive measures, including ‘baby ASBOs’ (early intervention in troubled children’s lives).
The prime minister’…
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