TA 26 Jun 13: Welfare Reform - Crime In The Armed Forces




Thinking Allowed show

Summary: Welfare reforms. Ruth Patrick discusses her research into the impact of a revolution in 'welfare' provision for out of work benefits claimants between 2011 and 2013. Also, crime in the Armed Forces - Laurie Taylor talks to Professor Clive Emsley, about his pioneering, historical study into criminal offending by members of the British armed forces from WW1 to the present day. They are joined by Dr Deirdre MacManus, who recently completed a study into the relationship between combat experience and violent crime amongst British soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.