The Big Issue

LETTERS

Get in touch

The Big Issue, 2nd floor, 43 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HW

letters@bigissue.com

@bigissue

/bigissueUK

@bigissueuk

@thebigissue

Prison break

In her recent article [Issue 1555, March 13] Amanda Spielman rightly points out that “rehabilitation has to start with education”. This cuts down crime because those turned around from offenders to honest citizens no longer want to do wrong. She adds that many prisoners can’t read or write. This failure seriously hinders their job opportunities.

However, all is not

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Big Issue

The Big Issue3 min read
Join The Fight To Save Grassroots Gig Spaces
For many months now, Big Issue has been running the Venue Watch campaign, alerting our readers to the dire straits in which many grassroots music venues across the UK find themselves. Here at Venue Watch we’re proud of the part we’ve played in saving
The Big Issue1 min read
A Bridge Too Far?
A pilot programme has started in Venice, charging day trippers €5 (£4.27) to visit the historic but fragile and sinking city. Mass tourism sees up to 30 million visitors getting lost along the alleys and plying the canals each year. Meanwhile, last y
The Big Issue3 min read
Film
Were you ever tempted by the once-ubiquitous online ads for Masterclass or BBC Maestro? The gimmick is essentially deluxe YouTube tutorials. Stumping up enough cash gets you access to video courses with celebrity teachers staring right down the lens

Related Books & Audiobooks