It’s good to be an analyst! - 11 February 2011
We’re now in the consultation stage of the Green Paper policy development. A green paper sets out the Government’s policy proposals and then gives any member of the public a chance to feedback their views. Once this consultation process is complete the policy proposals will be finalised and eventually be rolled out and formalised in a white paper. It’s a good moment for reflection, and gives us time to develop more detailed analysis on the various ...Read More
An emphasis on training - 12 November 2010
With the final sentencing and rehabilitation Green Paper chapters being put together, impact assessments nearing completion, I finally have had some time to catch up on the induction readings I never got round to looking at when I started. It has also has given me the chance to explore the training on offer through the Core Learning Program and discuss my training needs with my line manager. The Fast Stream puts a lot of emphasis on training, so when ...Read More
The Rehabilitation Revolution - 21 October 2010
Six weeks into the job as an economist at the Ministry of Justice and already getting stuck into analysis on some of the government’s new justice policies. The division within which I work is providing analysis for the ‘Rehabilitation Revolution’, with a view to generating new policy to help reduce reoffending. Working alongside policy colleagues, my division draws on both new and existing evidence to provide analytical support to evaluate policy ...Read More