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New Program Launched in London to Cut Youth Crime
A pioneering project dedicated to making London safer by helping young offenders turn their backs on crime was launched this week by Justice Secretary Jack Straw and the Mayor of London Boris Johnson. The Heron Unit is the UK’s first dedicated resettlement...
Nigerians Learn From Bernie Madoff
Nigerian efforts towards fraud through electronic mail are now so commonplace that they are more a source of humor than victimization. (The “Annual Nigerian EMail Conference” is now in its third year!) However, fraud is still a serious...
Offenders in England And Wales to Wear High Visibility Jackets During ‘Payback’
Branded high-visibility jackets must be worn by offenders carrying out work on community payback projects from today as part of a U.K. Government drive to ensure the public can see punishment being carried out in the community.
U.K. Agrees Prisoner Transfer Deal with Vietnam
Vietnamese nationals serving prison sentences in the UK will now be able to return home to complete their sentence following an agreement signed by Justice Secretary Jack Straw today.
New Law Backs British ‘have a Go’ Heroes
New laws coming into force today will give homeowners and ‘have-a-go-heroes’ defending themselves greater confidence, U.K. Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today. The self defense provisions of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008...
$200 Million Triple Track Approach to Tackling U.K. Youth Crime
Getting young people off the streets late at night, intensive support for the most problematic families and tougher, more visible Community Payback sentences for young people were announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Justice Secretary Jack...
