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.
Labour unveils assault on yobs
Press Review 21 April 2005
Labour has pledged to cut violent crime within 12 months, in the wake of new crime figures showing a rise in assaults and sex offences.
Labour promises to slash crime
News Article 21 April 2005
As new figures point to a fall in crime levels, the prime minister has committed Labour to delivering a further 15 per cent reduction.
Howard hits out at Labour crime record
News Article 6 April 2005
Michael Howard has pledged to stand up for the "decent law-abiding majority" of Britons.
Londoners 'fear rising crime'
News Article 1 April 2005
Two out of three Londoners feel crime in the capital is rising, according to a survey carried out by the London assembly Conservatives.
Too few crimes being solved, say MPs
News Article 10 March 2005
Police forces are solving too few crimes despite government efforts, according to MPs.
Knife culture needs tackling, Met chief warns
News Article 27 January 2005
Knife culture is becoming one of London's worst crime problems, outgoing police chief Sir John Stevens has warned.
Clarke targets rising violent crime
Press Review 26 January 2005
Charles Clarke said yesterday that a six per cent rise in violent crime recorded by police is the biggest challenge facing Labour.
Mixed news from crime figures
News Article 25 January 2005
Ministers have welcomed new statistics indicating a fall in overall crime levels, although there has been a rise in violent crime.
Race crimes on the rise
Press Review 18 January 2005
The amount of racist crime in England and Wales hit record levels last year.
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Howard slams crime 'surge'
Press Review 2 December 2004
Michael Howard used prime minister's questions yesterday to claim that violent crime is "out of control".
Party leaders clash on crime
News Article 1 December 2004
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over rising levels of violent crime.
Management of Offenders Bill [HL] (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
"My Government will bring forward legislation to reduce re-offending by improving the management of offenders."
