Manhunt 2 wins battle for release – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2008 in news, video games, violence by sally

“The ban on controversial video game Manhunt 2 in the UK has been lifted and the game will now go on sale.”

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BBC News, 14th March 2008

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Train riot football thugs jailed – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2008 in news, public order, sentencing, violence by sally

“Football hooligans who attacked rival fans on a train packed with passengers have been jailed.”

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BBC News, 13th March 2008

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80,000 crime victims await compensation – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 13th, 2007 in criminal injuries compensation, news, victims, violence by sally

“The way victims of violent crime receive compensation payments is to be overhauled after it was revealed that more than 80,000 are still waiting for payouts.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th December 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Knife crime every 24 minutes – The Independent

Posted October 29th, 2007 in crime, news, offensive weapons, violence by sally

“One offence involving a knife is committed every 24 minutes of the day, new figures from 37 police forces revealed last night.”

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The Independent, 28th October 2007

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Children may be barred from screen violence – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 9th, 2007 in children, internet, news, violence by sally

“A major inquiry into the impact of the internet and violent video games on children is launched today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Police chief to attack crime target ‘shambles’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2007 in crime, news, police, violence by sally

“Labour’s law and order record is facing a broadside from one of the country’s top police officers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2007

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Transport thugs may face heavier sentences – Reuters

Posted June 20th, 2007 in news, sentencing, transport, violence by sally

“Thugs who commit crimes on public transport may face longer sentences than at present because of the fear they spread with their mindless aggression, Chancellor Gordon Brown said on Tuesday.”

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Reuters, 19th June 2007

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