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Edition 7 (2000)

Political fiction (books)Political writing (non-fiction books)Political journalismInvestigative reporting (Exposing Britain's Social Evils)Reporting HomelessnessYouth (Orwell Youth Prize)Blogging (historical, 2009–2012)

Winners

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A reportage account that follows the investigation into the Stephen Lawrence case and its failures. It reveals not only the crime itself but also the structural problems embedded in policing and the justice system.

From one murder case, it throws the deep flaws of a system into relief.

448 pages
racial justicecrime reportinginstitutional racismnonfiction

An award-winning selection of reporting and commentary on Northern Ireland. Through long-term field reporting, it interprets the background of conflict and the tensions within society.

It presents conflict not as a single event but as a continuing social problem.

Northern Irelandreportingconflictpolitical commentary