New anti-terror plans defended
News Article 27 January 2005
The home secretary and the prime minister have defended their plans for a sweeping extension of anti-terror powers.
Met chief issues warning on knife culture
Press Review 27 January 2005
Interviewed in the Guardian, outgoing Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir John Stevens warns that London's growing knife culture is becoming one of the capital's worst crime problems.
Kennedy challenges Labour's 'empty promise' on crime
News Article 26 January 2005
Charles Kennedy challenged the prime minister over what he called Labour's "empty promise" on being "tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime".
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.
UK 'must try or release terror detainees'
News Article 24 January 2005
The Law Society has told the government to try or release the terror suspects being held without trial.
UDA want £70m to end crime
Press Review 21 January 2005
Loyalist paramilitaries the Ulster Defence Association are reported to be demanding £70 million to end their drug dealing and other criminal activities.
Home office defends Ripper 'day out'
Press Review 21 January 2005
The Home Office has been defending its decision to allow "Yorkshire Ripper" Peter Sutcliffe to visit the site of his father's ashes.
Minister 'concerned' over Belmarsh detainees
News Article 21 January 2005
Government minister Chris Mullin has said that "any decent democrat" would be concerned at the detention without trial of foreign terror suspects in Belmarsh prison.
Ulster anti-terror powers to be renewed
News Article 20 January 2005
Following the publication of an independent review on Northern Ireland's anti-terror legislation, ministers have said they will seek to renew most security powers for another year.
Clarke looks to deport terror detainees
News Article 19 January 2005
The home secretary has revealed the government is seeking deals with North African countries to enable terrorist suspects held in Belmarsh prison to be deported.
Race crimes on the rise
Press Review 18 January 2005
The amount of racist crime in England and Wales hit record levels last year.
Actionline launched to tackle yob behaviour
News Article 17 January 2005
A local actionline aimed at cracking down on yobbish behaviour has been launched by Home Office minister Hazel Blears.
Government to amend anti-terror laws
Press Review 17 January 2005
Ministers are preparing to announce anti-terror law reforms following a law lords ruling they are illegal.
Majority want 'right to kill' for home defence
News Article 14 January 2005
Most Britons believe they should have the right to use "deadly force" when defending their homes, a new poll has found.
