Daily News Summary
Monday, 12 May 2008
Main stories
`Crimes by girls are up 25pc in three years'
Youth Justice Board figures show. DMail10, Mirror10
Early intervention city
Nottingham has become the first city to launch measures which aim to tackle the cycle which condemns many of the poorest children to educational failure and a life of crime. Ind13
Other stories
`Addicts who steal may escape jail'
`Burglars and thieves could escape jail if they commit their crimes because of addictions to drink, drugs or gambling, under proposed sentencing guidelines'. Drug rehabilitation orders could be one alternative. DTel1
`Hidden Crimes'
An article claiming that the Northumberland police force `has repeatedly obstructed press inquiries about serious and violent crimes for "operational reasons'''. MediaGdn9
Thirteenth teenage victim this year
Jimmy Mizen has become the thirteenth teenage murder victim in London in 2008. His throat was cut with a piece of glass after refusing to fight an unknown teenager. Gdn5, all papers
`Polish secret police to target migrant gangs'
Eastern European crime gangs are set to be infiltrated by Polish undercover detectives. DExp17
`Taser for every cop'
All police officers could soon be receiving a taser after a trial proved they deterred violent criminals, the Home Office will announce today. Sun10
`Only 10pc of those caught with cannabis are taken to court'
Claim the Daily Mail. DMail26
`Reduction in 24-week limit "may give families false hope"'
The Health Minister has said that claims by anti-abortion MPs that foetuses are commonly viable at 22 weeks could mislead parents. Times24-25
`1 in 7 pupils passes fewer than 5 GCSEs'
The Daily Mirror claims teachers are being forced to abandon pupils who are struggling, to focus on those likely to gain A-C grades. Mirror27
`Tax evasion "costs lives of 5.6m children"'
`The lives of more than five million children could be saved in the developing world if the super-rich and the world's largest companies paid their fair share in taxes' claim Christian Aid. Ind7
`Food inflation soars to 19%'
Millions of families spend an extra £1,000 a year on food due to rising prices. DMail1
Power bills up to 30 per cent higher next winter
The Daily Mail4 suggests British Gas customers could see the average dual fuel bill rising to £750 this year, compared to £653 in 2007 and £370 in 2003.
`Family tax bill up 5%'
According to the Daily Express. DExp1
`Millions more parents to get the right to work part-time'
Parents with children as old as twelve will now be given the right to ask for more flexible hours. DMail2
`Supermarkets' 126% hike on price of basic goods'
Leaked documents appear to reveal a fixing scam amongst the country's biggest supermarkets. Mirror18
`I am a midwife to the dying'
G2 article following Reverend George Exoo, a leading figure in the right-to-die movement, who travels the world assisting people with their suicide. G2Gdn4-5
Virtual killing sprees don't lead to real killing sprees
An article by Charlie Brooker disagreeing with critics who believe violent computer games such as Grand Theft auto can lead to violence away from the console. G2Gdn11
Comment, editorials, letters
`Street-level view on anti-social youth'
A letter discussing potential problems with the new `harass and hound' measure being taken by police against anti-social individuals. Gdn29
Another letter briefly mentions the difference of respect and obedience in relation to the way the government treats anti-social youths.
`Armed police'
Letter commenting on the death of the barrister killed by police last week, claiming there is insufficient care in the use of guns by police. Times18
`Cannabis is a health issue'
Letter from Lord Cobbold saying that cannabis should not be treated any differently from alcohol or tobacco. DTel23
`Tough on cannabis'
While a hospital manager has a contrasting opinion; supporting the governments change of cannabis classification. Times18
`Fire-bombs, mugging and gang warfare...'
Melanie Phillips discusses what `has gone wrong with girls'. DMail14
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