423: Self-restraint   Wednesday 2 June 2010

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Going to the toilet on the street, or in the park, can also be a public order offence, if it is likely to cause distress to someone else.”
source: Leeds University Union

389: Trust no-one   Thursday 15 April 2010

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Open retail spaces – where numerous customers move in and out – provide a perfect hunting ground for shoplifters, whether they are professionals or novices.”
source: MW Security

301: Take it away   Thursday 10 December 2009

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

“Extruded brass body with rotating shackle which makes hacksawing the shackle virtually impossible.”
source: Tooled-Up.com

275: Pay and display   Wednesday 4 November 2009

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

“The average fine for possessing crack cocaine has fallen to less than the cost of a parking ticket”
source: The Sunday Telegraph

272: Unhappy Hallowe’en   Friday 30 October 2009

Globe Town Market Square, London

Globe Town Market Square, London

“Like carrot cake? Then try using up your leftover pumpkin in this clever traybake for Halloween”
source: BBC Good Food

photo by Sam Oakley

261: Behave yourself   Thursday 15 October 2009

Richmond Road, Dalston, London

Richmond Road, Dalston, London

“The report outlines the advantages gained by using ASBOs and the problems associated with their use.”
source: The Home Office

photo by Sam Oakley