New action against vandals proposed
Press Review 8 December 2004
Ministers are proposing to jail the parents of child vandals as part of plans to force them to take responsibility of their children.
Howard under pressure on ID cards
Press Review 7 December 2004
The Independent reports that Michael Howard is facing a rift in his party over ID cards.
Ministers set for burglary review
Press Review 7 December 2004
The government is to include consideration of the law that gives householders the right to defend themselves against intruders in a review of Britain's murder laws.
Blunkett faces new sleaze investigation
News Article 7 December 2004
While David Blunkett has been seeking to focus on the fight against serious crime, it has been announced he faces an investigation by parliament's sleaze watchdog.
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.
Kennedy tackles Blair over ID cards
News Article 1 December 2004
Charles Kennedy has attacked the government over the cost and effectiveness of identity cards.
Praise for crime fighting fund
News Article 1 December 2004
Auditors have said a £927 million crime fighting fund had helped cut offending by 22 per cent since 1999.
Estimated ID cards cost soars
Press Review 30 November 2004
The Home Office has conceded that the cost of its identity cards policy will be almost double its original estimate.
Blair makes case for ID cards
News Article 29 November 2004
Tony Blair has sought to focus attention on the government's plans for identity cards amid controversy over the home secretary's position.
Dialogue
Publication Article 29 November 2004
Breathing life into bobby
Publication Article 29 November 2004
Cost of ID cards set to rise
Press Review 29 November 2004
The Times reports Home Office documents showing the real cost of identity cards, the bill for which is set to be published today, will be much higher than that claimed by ministers.
Denham calls for policing charge on pubs
News Article 29 November 2004
A former policing minister has said city centre nightclubs and pubs should pay towards the cost of controlling alcohol-fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour.
Reforms aim to hit criminals and reassure communities
News Article 24 November 2004
The government has unveiled plans to overhaul the police service alongside new legislation to reform the way law enforcement agencies combat organised crime.
