Neighbourhood policing to be stepped up
News Article 18 May 2005
Home secretary Charles Clarke has outlined his vision of neighbourhood policing as part of the government's commitment to restore respect in society.
Clarke backs uniformed young offenders
Press Review 18 May 2005
Home secretary Charles Clarke has backed the idea of putting young offenders in uniform whilst they carry out community punishments.
Davis urges Tories to oppose ID cards
Press Review 18 May 2005
David Davis wants the Conservatives to unite with Labour rebels to block plans to introduce national identity cards.
Counter-Terrorism Bill (Draft)
Legislation 17 May 2005
“Proposals will be brought forward to continue the fight against terrorism in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.”
Queen's Speech 2005: Home Office bills
News Article 17 May 2005
Legislation introducing identity cards heads a long list of Home Office bills unveiled in the Queen's Speech.
Chain gang plan played down
Press Review 17 May 2005
The government has downgraded a plan to force convicted yobs to wear "chain-gang" style uniforms.
Identity Cards Bill
Legislation 16 May 2005
Violent Crime Reduction Bill
Legislation 16 May 2005
Uniforms for young offenders idea draws mooted response
Press Review 16 May 2005
Reports that the government is considering making young offenders wear US-style uniforms while carrying out community punishments have drawn a mixed response.
Ministers move to defuse backbench tensions
Press Review 16 May 2005
With Westminster gearing up for the Queen's Speech, Geoff Hoon and Peter Hain yesterday promised a more consultative relationship with backbenchers.
Blears backs uniforms for yobs
News Article 15 May 2005
A senior minister has floated the idea of teenage yobs being forced to wear US-style uniforms while carrying out community punishments.
Blair pledges return to 'respect'
Press Review 13 May 2005
Tony Blair has pledged to address voters' campaign concerns by restoring "respect" for other people.
Labour third term aims to bring back 'respect'
News Article 12 May 2005
The government will seek to "embed a culture of rights and responsibilities" as an antidote to continuing anti-social behaviour, Tony Blair has said.
Injuries from violent crime fall
Press Review 25 April 2005
Serious violence resulting in injury has fallen in England and Wales over the past five years, according to a study by Cardiff University's Violence Research Group.
Parties spar over crime claims
Press Review 22 April 2005
Crime dominated the election agenda yesterday, with two sets of statistics offering different perspectives on the state of law and order in Britain.
