Hannah Graham
@drhannahgraham.bsky.social
Criminologist and academic | Associate Director @thesccjr.bsky.social | Commissioner, Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission | Scottish politics #ScotPol | Personal account/views.
📍 Scotland 🏴
📍 Scotland 🏴
When the Starmer and Reeves U-turns turn into pirouettes. The chaotic indiscipline on briefings is 👀
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
When the Starmer and Reeves U-turns turn into pirouettes. The chaotic indiscipline on briefings is 👀
Reposted by Hannah Graham
The government has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped in 2028 - which would have been the next elections - saying it will "cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy"
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Elected police and crime commissioners can be 'absolutely bleeding hopeless', report told
Officers tell researchers Coalition government changes left 'bonkers' structure of British policing
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The government has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped in 2028 - which would have been the next elections - saying it will "cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy"
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
💥 Speculation tonight of a possible coup to try to oust Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Starmer amid fears he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge, espec. in wake of the budget and May elections
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Starmer amid fears he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge, espec. in wake of the budget and May elections
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
Exclusive: No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
💥 Speculation tonight of a possible coup to try to oust Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Starmer amid fears he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge, espec. in wake of the budget and May elections
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Starmer amid fears he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge, espec. in wake of the budget and May elections
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We are recruiting five Postdoctoral Research Fellows and one Research Partnership Manager for the University of Stirling FORTH2O project
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We are recruiting five Postdoctoral Research Fellows and one Research Partnership Manager for the University of Stirling FORTH2O project
These posts will help to deliver key tasks for the FORTH2O Policy Innovation Partnership at the University of Stirling. For a thorough description of the project and its progress, please see: A ren…
paulcairney.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We are recruiting five Postdoctoral Research Fellows and one Research Partnership Manager for the University of Stirling FORTH2O project
paulcairney.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/w...
paulcairney.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/w...
I'm not sure whether Henry McLeish and James Mitchell have made a compelling point/case for change?
Scottish Spads are subject to a special version of Civil Service Code, Lobbying register, declarations of interest, hospitality, FOI requests. They are not highly paid relative to how hard they work.
Scottish Spads are subject to a special version of Civil Service Code, Lobbying register, declarations of interest, hospitality, FOI requests. They are not highly paid relative to how hard they work.
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I'm not sure whether Henry McLeish and James Mitchell have made a compelling point/case for change?
Scottish Spads are subject to a special version of Civil Service Code, Lobbying register, declarations of interest, hospitality, FOI requests. They are not highly paid relative to how hard they work.
Scottish Spads are subject to a special version of Civil Service Code, Lobbying register, declarations of interest, hospitality, FOI requests. They are not highly paid relative to how hard they work.
The Scottish Parliament pre-election campaign recess period starts on 26th March (i.e., 4 months 2 weeks' time).
Do forgive me if I doubt whether Your Party Scotland have enough time to decide their structures and approach to #Holyrood2026 election campaign 'through all member conferences' by then.
Do forgive me if I doubt whether Your Party Scotland have enough time to decide their structures and approach to #Holyrood2026 election campaign 'through all member conferences' by then.
November 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Scottish Parliament pre-election campaign recess period starts on 26th March (i.e., 4 months 2 weeks' time).
Do forgive me if I doubt whether Your Party Scotland have enough time to decide their structures and approach to #Holyrood2026 election campaign 'through all member conferences' by then.
Do forgive me if I doubt whether Your Party Scotland have enough time to decide their structures and approach to #Holyrood2026 election campaign 'through all member conferences' by then.
UPDATE on below – via @paulhutcheon.bsky.social – 'Scottish Labour’s governing body has rejected plans to strip party members of their right to select Holyrood List candidates.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.'
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.'
Scottish Labour may be picking a fight with its own? 👀
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates
EXCLUSIVE: The party's governing body will discuss a proposal tomorrow which would grant List ranking places to the constituency candidates who have worked the hardest.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
UPDATE on below – via @paulhutcheon.bsky.social – 'Scottish Labour’s governing body has rejected plans to strip party members of their right to select Holyrood List candidates.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.'
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.'
This is a dreadful idea. The UK Government is plumbing new depths.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK seeks inspiration from Denmark to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is a dreadful idea. The UK Government is plumbing new depths.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish Labour may be picking a fight with its own? 👀
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates
EXCLUSIVE: The party's governing body will discuss a proposal tomorrow which would grant List ranking places to the constituency candidates who have worked the hardest.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Scottish Labour may be picking a fight with its own? 👀
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scottish Labour is considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates. Party bosses could instead appoint candidates for Lists based on how many voters they contacted during campaigning.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
UK Public Appointments: Climate Change Committee Members (x3 vacancies).
A remunerated (£) post for a five year term.
#Climate #ClimateEmergency #Environment #vacancy
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8964?p...
A remunerated (£) post for a five year term.
#Climate #ClimateEmergency #Environment #vacancy
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8964?p...
Appointment details – Climate Change Committee Members – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
UK Public Appointments: Climate Change Committee Members (x3 vacancies).
A remunerated (£) post for a five year term.
#Climate #ClimateEmergency #Environment #vacancy
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8964?p...
A remunerated (£) post for a five year term.
#Climate #ClimateEmergency #Environment #vacancy
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8964?p...
In latest Scottish Affairs journal, not one but two MSPs with the surname Kerr have published articles.
This article by Liam Kerr MSP considers the Lord Advocate's dual role as head of the prosecution service and chief legal adviser to Scottish Government. #Law
www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
This article by Liam Kerr MSP considers the Lord Advocate's dual role as head of the prosecution service and chief legal adviser to Scottish Government. #Law
www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
November 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
In latest Scottish Affairs journal, not one but two MSPs with the surname Kerr have published articles.
This article by Liam Kerr MSP considers the Lord Advocate's dual role as head of the prosecution service and chief legal adviser to Scottish Government. #Law
www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
This article by Liam Kerr MSP considers the Lord Advocate's dual role as head of the prosecution service and chief legal adviser to Scottish Government. #Law
www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
Reposted by Hannah Graham
Pretty extraordinary story here
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show - BBC News
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Pretty extraordinary story here
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....
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I keep seeing/hearing versions of the claim that immigration is now in the top three issues for Scots (that specifically from The Scotsman's politics podcast).
The most recent Scottish issue polling was done in the summer, by Ipsos, and immigration wasn't in the top ten.
Where is this coming from?
The most recent Scottish issue polling was done in the summer, by Ipsos, and immigration wasn't in the top ten.
Where is this coming from?
November 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I keep seeing/hearing versions of the claim that immigration is now in the top three issues for Scots (that specifically from The Scotsman's politics podcast).
The most recent Scottish issue polling was done in the summer, by Ipsos, and immigration wasn't in the top ten.
Where is this coming from?
The most recent Scottish issue polling was done in the summer, by Ipsos, and immigration wasn't in the top ten.
Where is this coming from?
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The President of Latvia must veto Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to protect women and girls from gender-based and domestic violence.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The President of Latvia must veto Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to protect women and girls from gender-based and domestic violence.
A perceptive and powerful piece by my University of Stirling colleague, Nuzhat Uthmani 👏
Lecturer and anti-racist educator @nuthmani.bsky.social offers insight and direction for how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2555...
Lecturer and anti-racist educator @nuthmani.bsky.social offers insight and direction for how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2555...
Time to accept your white privilege – and know what to do with it
The existence of white privilege is not an accusation; it is a description of an uneven playing field, writes teacher and teacher educator Nuzhat…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A perceptive and powerful piece by my University of Stirling colleague, Nuzhat Uthmani 👏
Lecturer and anti-racist educator @nuthmani.bsky.social offers insight and direction for how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2555...
Lecturer and anti-racist educator @nuthmani.bsky.social offers insight and direction for how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2555...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Below is a showcase of photos generated through comparative research for a 'Community Supervision: Seen and Supervised' exhibition.
Wonderful work by Dr Fern Gillon & Prof @bethweaver.bsky.social bringing this all together for #ESRCFestival. #Probation
comparingpenalsupervision.com/project-medi...
Wonderful work by Dr Fern Gillon & Prof @bethweaver.bsky.social bringing this all together for #ESRCFestival. #Probation
comparingpenalsupervision.com/project-medi...
Community Supervision: Seen and Supervised
What does justice look like in our communities?
comparingpenalsupervision.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Below is a showcase of photos generated through comparative research for a 'Community Supervision: Seen and Supervised' exhibition.
Wonderful work by Dr Fern Gillon & Prof @bethweaver.bsky.social bringing this all together for #ESRCFestival. #Probation
comparingpenalsupervision.com/project-medi...
Wonderful work by Dr Fern Gillon & Prof @bethweaver.bsky.social bringing this all together for #ESRCFestival. #Probation
comparingpenalsupervision.com/project-medi...
JOB: Lecturer in Criminal Justice (LTS) / Associate Director of the new Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Pilot for victim/survivors of sexual violence in Scotland.
Full-time, fixed-term post at the University of Glasgow School of Law.
#Law #Criminology #Victims
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Full-time, fixed-term post at the University of Glasgow School of Law.
#Law #Criminology #Victims
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Criminal Justice (LTS) / Associate Director ILA Project
Job Purpose The School of Law is seeking a passionate and collaborative individual to contribute to the set-up, management and oversight of a new Independent Legal Advice Pilot for survivors of s...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
JOB: Lecturer in Criminal Justice (LTS) / Associate Director of the new Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Pilot for victim/survivors of sexual violence in Scotland.
Full-time, fixed-term post at the University of Glasgow School of Law.
#Law #Criminology #Victims
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Full-time, fixed-term post at the University of Glasgow School of Law.
#Law #Criminology #Victims
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
New poll suggests Reform will overtake Scottish Labour to become second biggest party in Holyrood election.
Scot Tories would fall from 31 to 12, while Labour would drop from 22 to 19. Greens would rise from 8 to 10. Lib Dems from 4 to 11. Reform would get 22.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
Scot Tories would fall from 31 to 12, while Labour would drop from 22 to 19. Greens would rise from 8 to 10. Lib Dems from 4 to 11. Reform would get 22.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
Poll shock as Reform storms into second place in Scotland
Reform UK is projected to win 22 seats in the Scottish Parliament, overtaking Labour to become the second-largest party according to a new Survation…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
New poll suggests Reform will overtake Scottish Labour to become second biggest party in Holyrood election.
Scot Tories would fall from 31 to 12, while Labour would drop from 22 to 19. Greens would rise from 8 to 10. Lib Dems from 4 to 11. Reform would get 22.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
Scot Tories would fall from 31 to 12, while Labour would drop from 22 to 19. Greens would rise from 8 to 10. Lib Dems from 4 to 11. Reform would get 22.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
Tuned in to Dublin Castle live for the speeches – and President-elect Catherine Connolly's first speech. Laughing and energy in the room.
"A voice for peace. A voice that recognises the existential threat of climate change."
Democracy, diversity, migrants, Irish language each get a mention, too.
"A voice for peace. A voice that recognises the existential threat of climate change."
Democracy, diversity, migrants, Irish language each get a mention, too.
October 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tuned in to Dublin Castle live for the speeches – and President-elect Catherine Connolly's first speech. Laughing and energy in the room.
"A voice for peace. A voice that recognises the existential threat of climate change."
Democracy, diversity, migrants, Irish language each get a mention, too.
"A voice for peace. A voice that recognises the existential threat of climate change."
Democracy, diversity, migrants, Irish language each get a mention, too.
Reposted by Hannah Graham
Sure, the New York mayoral elections are interesting but I have not really succeeded in building up a network of people to follow in Europe in the way that I did on old Twitter. Does anyone have any suggestions?
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Sure, the New York mayoral elections are interesting but I have not really succeeded in building up a network of people to follow in Europe in the way that I did on old Twitter. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Live podcast recording of the Ponsonby & Massie podcast on #Holyrood2026 election 🗳
Hosted by the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship at the University of Glasgow.
This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it is free. #ScotPol
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/election-2...
Hosted by the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship at the University of Glasgow.
This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it is free. #ScotPol
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/election-2...
Election 2026: Predictions and Consequences - Live Podcast Recording
Join us for this Stevenson Lecture/ Live Ponsonby & Massie Podcast recording.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Live podcast recording of the Ponsonby & Massie podcast on #Holyrood2026 election 🗳
Hosted by the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship at the University of Glasgow.
This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it is free. #ScotPol
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/election-2...
Hosted by the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship at the University of Glasgow.
This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it is free. #ScotPol
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/election-2...
JOB #Vacancy: Chairperson of the Parole Board for Scotland.
'The #Parole Board... plays a vital role in the criminal justice system by determining which prisoners can serve the remainder of their sentence in the community, on licence and under supervision.'
www.scottishlegal.com/jobs/chairpe...
'The #Parole Board... plays a vital role in the criminal justice system by determining which prisoners can serve the remainder of their sentence in the community, on licence and under supervision.'
www.scottishlegal.com/jobs/chairpe...
www.scottishlegal.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
JOB #Vacancy: Chairperson of the Parole Board for Scotland.
'The #Parole Board... plays a vital role in the criminal justice system by determining which prisoners can serve the remainder of their sentence in the community, on licence and under supervision.'
www.scottishlegal.com/jobs/chairpe...
'The #Parole Board... plays a vital role in the criminal justice system by determining which prisoners can serve the remainder of their sentence in the community, on licence and under supervision.'
www.scottishlegal.com/jobs/chairpe...
It was my privilege to be one of the external examiners for ✨️ DR John Sturgeon, who passed his viva and PhD by prior publication today at UWS 👏🎉 John is an experienced Justice Social Worker, published academic author and researcher, who did his PhD on #Probation in France and Scotland during COVID.
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It was my privilege to be one of the external examiners for ✨️ DR John Sturgeon, who passed his viva and PhD by prior publication today at UWS 👏🎉 John is an experienced Justice Social Worker, published academic author and researcher, who did his PhD on #Probation in France and Scotland during COVID.