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Friday, May 9, 2003 |
'Lenient' courts force shift in war on criminals
Police are to change tactics in their fight against the country's most dangerous criminals by prosecuting them for minor crimes instead of serious offences. The aim is first to put the criminals behind bars and then to use powerful new laws to confiscate their assets.
Independent
8:35:14 AM 
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Private firm to be given access to police database
David Blunkett is seeking special powers to allow the staff of a private company access to the police and criminal records of millions of applicants for teaching, social work and voluntary posts.
Guardian
8:15:07 AM
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© Copyright 2003 Nick Page.
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Updated: 15/7/03; 2:08:23 pm.
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