and Criminal Enforcement Groups were central proponents of prevention- and prosecution-based policies, respectively. While … focusing on organised crime and prosecution, the case deviates from the international trend to concentrate on issues of market …

This paper analyzes the careers of 230 professional judges in the German labor court system. Judges who are promoted … not achieve a second promotion earlier – there is no evidence of a fast career track. Furthermore, judges who publish … and the quality of matching of judges with judicial offices are inferred.  …

what percentage of MPs from the “Big three” parties had an e‐mail address and/or Web site, the degree of interactivity on … politicians’ Web sites and the features offered on the sites. Interviews were also carried out to gauge the opinions held by MPs … the digital technology to an extent that shames the party of government and the official opposition. Labour and the Tories …

Purpose – To describe the initiatives of the Scottish Parliament in the field of e‐democracy and assess the prospects … for future developments. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis and review. Findings – The Scottish Parliament has always … seen the internet as one of the major mechanisms for engaging Scottish citizens in the Parliament's business and activities …

On 4 April 2002 the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) officially took over from the Royal Ulster Constabulary … period of consultation and persuasion. Like so many UK police organisations the RUC had exhibited evidence that it recognised … the fledgling PSNI and other police organisations are discussed in the context of the role of communication strategies.  …

Describes and explains the welfare function of a large police authority. Discusses the historical development of police …. Explains the actual work undertaken by police welfare. The impact of the various major disasters on society generally and on … the emergency and service workers is acknowledged as the impetus for change within the police service. Explores welfare …

Purpose – To study the effects of the introduction of part‐time working on managing a police force. Design …/methodology/approach – This case study involved in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews with part‐time officers in an English police force, their … full‐time colleagues and managers. Findings – The author illustrates practical problems which police managers face in …

support radio communications for Australia's New South Wales Police Service. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on …