Bluewater's hoods ban sparks visitor surge
Press Review 19 May 2005
The number of visitors to the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent has increased dramatically in the week since its owners banned youths wearing hooded tops or baseball caps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MPs call for action on city centre drink culture
News Article 3 April 2005
A committee of MPs is to call for pubs to be phased out of city centres in a bid to combat binge-drinking and anti-social behaviour.
New fines to combat under-age drinking
News Article 1 April 2005
Bar staff who serve drunk customers could receive an £80 on-the-spot fine from next week, the Home Office has announced.
Blair: Crime fight must start before school
News Article 30 March 2005
Tony Blair said the battle against crime and anti-social behaviour must begin before school age.
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ASBOs 'don't measure police success'
News Article 23 March 2005
The number of ASBOs issued in Wales should not be the measure of how well police forces are tackling anti-social behaviour, a committee of MPs has warned.
Blears backs 24-hour drink law
News Article 7 March 2005
The minister responsible for crime reduction has defended the government's reform of the pub licensing laws.
Clarke plans new assault on anti-social behaviour
Press Review 2 March 2005
The home secretary, Charles Clarke, has announced a fresh drive against anti-social behaviour.
Yobs 'should be named and shamed'
News Article 1 March 2005
Local authorities should "name and shame" yobs and louts, the home secretary has said.
Home Office backs 'parenting courses'
Press Review 15 February 2005
Ministers have set out new plans to deal with "nuisance neighbours".
