DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY. Letter in Wembley Observer series about Council-led pubic debate on multiculturalism, integration and security. “We can only begin to address social inequalities by ensuring equal and proper access to education and employment.” [Oct 08]

STOP AND SEARCH. Letter in Evening Standard criticising proposals to increase resort to police stop and search. “Police are not beyond the requirement to act justly in the process.” [Jan 08]

CCTV DEBATE. Letter in Wembley and Harrow Observer series questioning Lib Dem CCTV initiative. “CCTV contributes to an irrational sense of siege or suspicion.” [Nov 07]

CCTV SYNDROME Letter in Brent Times series about CCTV alert following local murder. “We must assert ourselves as a community.” [Jan 06]

MOST-WATCHED NATION in Brent Times series questioning effectiveness of CCTV on overall crime. “Britain’s cameras have quadrupled in the last three years alone, making us the most-watched nation in the world.” [Feb 05]

POLICE ABUSE Letter in Wembley and Harrow Observer series about police heavy-handedness. “I’m convinced that for every bad officer, or action, another ten good ones get uncharitably judged in the minds of the public. I am writing to the force about this flagrant abuse of power and misdirection of police resources.” [Dec 04]

SURVEILLANCE SOCIETY Letter in Wembley and Harrow Observer series questioning effectiveness of CCTV on overall crime. “Yet greater surveillance is not just a harm in itself, but contributes to a disproportionate sense of suspicion and siege. Call this Crimewatch UK CCTV syndrome.” [Apr 04]

POLICE CHASE DEATHS Letter in Willesden & Brent Chronicle about police car chases. “We must re-evaluate, as a society, our perceived dependency on the motor car. The police, too, might consider whether the increased risk to pedestrians is generally not justified by their high speed pursuit.” [Jly 03]