Anti Social Behaviour Unit
Government Affairs Website
Football bars targeted in anti binge-drinking drive
News Article 11 June 2004
The home secretary has promised that a summer crackdown on binge drinking will begin this weekend.
Janet Dean: Tackling alcohol abuse
Topical Comment 1 June 2004
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Home Office gears up for breath test battle
Press Review 24 May 2004
The Home Office is to resist pressure from the EU to carry out random breath tests on drivers.
PM warns of 'new British disease'
Press Review 21 May 2004
The prime minister has called on the drinks industry to do more to help crack down on binge drinking.
PM pledges binge drinking crackdown
News Article 20 May 2004
The prime minister has reaffirmed his commitment to a crackdown on binge drinking.
Jamieson announces licensing laws shake-up
News Article 17 May 2004
Plans to reform Scotland's licensing have been unveiled by justice minister Cathy Jamieson.
Blunkett targets 'happy hour'
Press Review 12 May 2004
David Blunkett has warned pubs and clubs that they face a ban on "happy hours" unless the drinks industry does more to curb binge-drinking.
Figures show rise in violent crime
News Article 29 April 2004
Binge drinking has been blamed for an increase in the number of violent crimes recorded by police officers.
Home Office to mount binge drinking blitz
Press Review 29 April 2004
As new crime statistics are released today, the Home Office will announce a summer crackdown on binge drinking in a bid to reduce violent offences.
North Wales Police: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
ChildLine
Government Affairs Website
Government accused of alcohol inconsistency
Press Review 24 March 2004
The government has been accused of sending out a mixed message on drinking after it issued new guidance for 24-hour drinking just days after releasing a new strategy to combat alcohol related offending.
Ministers target binge drinking
Press Review 16 March 2004
The government has unveiled a new plan to reduce alcohol-related crime.
