HeadsUp forum :: Crime in Britain - starts 23 February
The next HeadsUp forum will run from 23 February - 13 March 2009 and will discuss young people's perspective on crime in Britain.
Legislators getting involved in the forum include:
Lord Harris, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Policing and former Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority
Robert Brown MSP, the Scottish Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Justice
Philip Davies MP, Member of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee
Angela Burns AM, Member of the Children and Young People Committee
Phil Willis MP, Chair of the Select Committee on Innovation, Universities, Science and Skill
The key topics up for discussion in the forum will be:
- The Police – Do they treat young people fairly? How can they stop young people becoming involved in crime?
- The Media – Do films, music and computer games glamorise crime? Does the media criminalise young people?
- Law, punishment and justice - Is prison enough to rehabilitate criminals and stop them breaking the law? Do we have the right balance between community sentencing and prison?
- Your Community – Do you feel safe in your community? Is anti-social behaviour still a big problem?
HeadsUp hosts an online discussion space for under 18s to debate political issues with their peers and top decision-makers. Through the forums, HeadsUp aims to build young people's levels of political awareness and participation so that they can play an effective role in the democratic processes affecting their lives. HeadsUp is also a space politicians can use to consult with young people and find out their ideas, experiences and opinions.