Blunkett to tag sex offenders
News Article 28 May 2004
The government has announced that it is to press ahead with a new regime to monitor sex offenders.
Sex offenders facing new curbs
Press Review 28 May 2004
David Blunkett has strongly hinted that he wants to introduce compulsory lie detector tests for the first time for convicted sex offenders released from prison.
Local government: Ending the neglect
News Article 19 May 2004
Having been overlooked for too long, social services have now moved up the political agenda, writes Chris Smith.
Question the Minister - Paul Goggins
Topical Comment 1 May 2004
North Wales Police: Welcome
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Public opposed to smacking ban
Press Review 12 April 2004
A poll for the Times suggests that nearly 60 per cent of the public is against a ban on the smacking of children.
Harman defends court papers action
News Article 24 March 2004
Harriet Harman has defended her actions in the Commons, after passing court papers given to her by her sister to another minister.
Forum Brief: Children's Bill
Policy Consultation 4 March 2004
Comments from the Royal College of Nursing, the National Union of Teachers, the General Social Care Council, the National Care Standards Commission and the British Youth Council and responses from the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Health and the Liberal Democrats.
MPs plan smacking ban
Press Review 4 March 2004
MPs and peers from across the political spectrum are set to hijack the children's bill to bring in a ban on smacking.
Child protection laws overhauled
News Article 4 March 2004
A major overhaul of Britain's child protection laws has been unveiled by the government.
New laws to end abuse of young girls
News Article 3 March 2004
Tough new laws will stop parents taking young girls abroad for female circumcision, ministers have pledged.
Scottish government in web paedophile crackdown
News Article 15 February 2004
The Scottish Executive is set to get tough with paedophiles who use the internet to groom their victims.
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