http://www.politics.co.uk/domestic-policy/blair-drugs-policy-tough-and-balanced-$7159514.htm
Active communities / Crime & Criminals
"Mr Blair argued that many of the debates on the issue in parliament had lost track of reality. He gave the example that whilst graffiti may technically be a crime, the time and effort required for an officer to take the case right through the courts made prosecution unrealistic.
Fundamentally, local people needed to be given the help and the tools to 'take back control of communities and streets'. "
