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.
Youth Disorder and Engagement Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 March 2005
A Bill to impose a duty on local authorities to provide youth services and establish local partnerships to promote youth participation and engagement; and to make other provision in connection with the reduction of youth crime.
Clarke moves on corporate manslaughter
News Article 23 March 2005
A long-awaited draft bill to create a new crime of corporate manslaughter has been announced by home secretary Charles Clarke.
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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.
Peers maintain opposition to ID cards
Press Review 22 March 2005
Tory and Liberal Democrat peers have accused the government of rushing the legislation on identity cards so that it can stress its national security credentials in the run-up to the general election.
Blunkett to head ID card campaign
News Article 21 March 2005
David Blunkett has said he will lead Labour's election fight on ID cards.
ID cards could increase risk
Press Review 21 March 2005
A study by the London School of Economics has concluded that the government's ID cards scheme "must be" abandoned.
Terror orders to be kept secret
Press Review 18 March 2005
The Home Office will not announce the issuing of further control orders after the first 10 were signed by Charles Clarke, the home secretary, last Saturday.
Clarke pleased with control order progress
News Article 17 March 2005
Charles Clarke has said his control orders for terrorist suspects have "worked well" so far.
Howard promises to scrap speed cameras
Press Review 17 March 2005
The Express reports that Michael Howard has vowed to scrap "rip-off" speed cameras.
Proceeds of Crime (Compensation of Prosecution Costs) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 17 March 2005
A ten-minute rule Bill from Brian White to amend the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to make provision for the recovery of certain prosecution costs in proceedings for offences giving rise to a confiscation order.
Leaders clash over policing
News Article 16 March 2005
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over policing during this week's prime minister's question time.
Ministers braced for ID card squeeze
Press Review 15 March 2005
Ministers are resigned to losing its legislation on ID cards before the general election.
Terror law gains final approval
News Article 11 March 2005
The epic parliamentary stalemate over the Prevention of Terrorism Act has drawn to a close after 24 hours of high drama in Westminster.
