Commons
Contrasting emotions
Elfyn Llwyd celebrates the accession of new member states to the European Union and mourns the loss of some of Wales' finest sons
Elfyn Llwyd
Hoon says sorry over handling of Deepcut probe
Epolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Craig Hoy
Lords
Long live our noble Queen's Counsel
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Digging in for Euro poll
Lord Wallace of Saltaire helps the Liberal Democrats to gear up for the European election campaign
Lord Wallace of Saltaire is a Liberal Democrat peer
Other
Losing support?
As The Daily Express shifts its allegiance to the Tories and over 50 former diplomats openly criticise the Prime Minister's Middle East policy, George Jones asks: is New Labour's Big Tent collapsing?
George Jones
Making the connection
Lord Puttnam explains the work in progress of a Hansard Society Commission set up to study Parliament in the Public Eye
Lord Puttnam
Crisis of confidence as club expands
George Parker reports on a lukewarm reception for the new EU member states
George Parker
Cobbett’s Corner
Chris Moncrieff
Crime and Policing
Tackling yobs and restoring pride
Hazel Blears sets out the fronts on which the government is conducting the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour
Hazel Blears
The worst of all worlds
The government is failing in one of its primary duties to electors – the maintenance of law and order, writes David Davis
David Davis
Serving time constructively
If the experience of prison pushes offenders into a life of crime then it is society which is punished, writes Mark Oaten
Mark Oaten
Retraining not reoffending
How can those serving prison sentences be better prepared for life on the outside? John Denham reports
John Denham
Smartening up for a sustainable solution
Paul Stephenson asks: are extra officers the answerto tackling crime?
Paul Stephenson
Missing a beat on police numbers?
Labour and the Tories alike are keen to pledge that they can provide more bobbies on the beat – but will an increased police presence on our streets actually help to cut crime? Alan Travis reports
Alan Travis
Partners against crime
Sarah Salmon discusses the problems experienced by families when one of their number goes to prison, and explains how families can help prevent reoffending
Sarah Salmon
