News round up: Bail ‘complacency’ led to fatal stabbing

April 29, 2008 in Community Care

Bail ‘complacency’ blamed for fatal stabbing
A “lackadaisical” attitude towards offenders released on bail has been blamed for the fatal stabbing of a man on a London bus.

‘Gordon Brown has put 100,000 more children into poverty’, claims David Cameron
David Cameron made another audacious raid into Labour territory yesterday by promising to do more than Gordon Brown to end poverty.

Brown warned that cannabis decision may face legal challenge
Gordon Brown’s decision to overturn the advice of his own group of drug experts by pressing ahead with a tougher policy on cannabis could face a high court challenge from campaigners.

Confidence on the ice-rink of life
Ministers want mentoring for young children to solve behaviour issues early. Yet funding for such projects may be at risk.