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London News 
New Crime Figures for London
Crime figures for 2007-08 confirm that London has the highest rate of overall offending and the worst record in the country for car crime and theft. The figures, released today show an overall national fall in crime of nine per cent in recorded offences.
People in London are more at risk of attack than anyone else in the country with 230 residents out of every 10,000 becoming a victim last year, compared with a national average of 179. Other figures in the report, from the British Crime Survey, show a third of the London’s residents believe there is a high level of drug use or dealing, and 31 per cent say there are high levels of drunkenness and rowdy behaviour more>>>
Launch of London Probation 'Diamond Initiative'
A multi agency approach to tackle the cycle of re-offending in London has been announced by the Justice Secretary and Home Secretary. The Diamond Initiative is being led by police and probation through the London Criminal Justice Board (CJB) more>>>
Updates
The UK Home Office has published (July 2008) a youth crime action plan; a cross-government analysis of what the government is going to do to tackle youth crime. It sets out a 'triple track' approach of enforcement and punishment where behaviour is unacceptable, non-negotiable support and challenge where it is most needed, and better and earlier prevention.
This guide produced by the London Drugs Policy Forum, promotes best practice for all those working in the night-time economy, particularly licensing authorities, police and fire officers, venue managers / promoters and health promotion workers.
Its purpose is to help ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in, and going out to, events in pubs and clubs with particular emphasis on those who also take drugs.
Engaging People in the Fight Against Crime (Full)
A UK government report - having the potential to define the Brown govt. approach to tackling crime and disorder - completed by Louise Casey (former head of the Respect Task Force). The report contains a series of recommendation to improve local peoples engagement in the fight against crime and disorder and raise public confidence in criminal justice enfocement.
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