Articles by Date : November 01 2004 - November 30 2004

Wednesday 3 November 2004
Smacking ban defeated Public inquiry into deaths in custody urged more
(03 November 2004 09:59)

Childhood tooth decay reduced
Children and teenagers have less decay in their teeth than ten years ago, but plaque and gum disease are on the rise, a new survey reveals. more
(02 November 2004 08:03)

New ASBO powers in the pipeline
Courts will be able to require people subject to anti-social behaviour orders to undergo drug treatment under plans being developed by the government. more
(02 November 2004 07:59)

Test for green paper on youth
The success of the government’s forthcoming green paper on youth should be judged on five main areas, according to the chief executive of the.... more
(02 November 2004 07:49)

£80 fines for underage drinkers
Young people caught underage drinking by the police can now be fined £80 on the spot. more
(02 November 2004 07:43)

Tuesday 2 November 2004
Nurseries to get surprise inspections Lib Dems reverse asbo policy more
(02 November 2004 09:44)

Crackdown on forced marriages
The government is considering making it a criminal offence to force someone to marry. more
(02 November 2004 08:01)

Antidepressant risk during pregnancy
Pregnant women who take certain types of antidepressants such as Prozac could be pushing their children towards emotional problems in later life,.... more
(02 November 2004 07:53)

Parents don’t listen to their children
More than four in ten children feel that when they have something important to say, their parents do not give them enough time to say it, according.... more
(02 November 2004 07:47)

Spot checks for nurseries
Nurseries are to be subject to surprise inspections under changes announced by inspection body Ofsted. more
(02 November 2004 07:46)

Nurseries will not be warned about inspections
Nurseries will be given no notice of inspections from April 2005, early years watchdog Ofsted has announced, writes Amy Taylor . more
(01 November 2004 17:09)

Government wants to make forced marriages a criminal offence
Home secretary David Blunkett has branded forced marriages a form of domestic violence that is “simply an abuse of human rights” as the government.... more
(01 November 2004 12:52)

Organisations must tackle stress
Organisations have been given new guidance for dealing with stress in the workplace by the Health and Safety Executive this week, writes Maria.... more
(01 November 2004 12:34)

Monday1 November 2004
Police support smacking ban Teenage pregnancies continue to rise more
(01 November 2004 09:44)

Debate on adult mental health services
We asked:- Should adult mental health services also have a dedicated children’s worker? more
(01 November 2004 08:59)

Public influenced by media about youth crime
More than 40 per cent of people believe that half of all crimes are committed by young people, according to a new report, writes Maria Ahmed . more
(04 November 2004 00:01)