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swissinfo June 29, 2004 1:49 PM
Police and border guards are being asked to carry out more checks to curb illegal immigration (Keystone)
The Swiss authorities have called for tougher measures to combat illegal immigration.
A government report warns that illegal immigrants are increasingly involved in crime and the black economy."
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Policing Revolution Reduces Crime
allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Policing Revolution Reduces Crime: "Policing Revolution Reduces Crime
The Herald (Harare)
June 29, 2004
Posted to the web June 29, 2004
Tawanda Kanhema
Harare
The police force has changed its policing methods, shifting from being mere compilers of crime reports and statements confined to their cubicles, to highly mobile and effective watchers of the public flock, swooping on pickpockets and muggers before they fang purses on the pavements."
The Herald (Harare)
June 29, 2004
Posted to the web June 29, 2004
Tawanda Kanhema
Harare
The police force has changed its policing methods, shifting from being mere compilers of crime reports and statements confined to their cubicles, to highly mobile and effective watchers of the public flock, swooping on pickpockets and muggers before they fang purses on the pavements."
Life imprisonment policy under EU review
Life imprisonment policy under EU review: "
Life imprisonment policy under EU review
by di-ve news
BORMLA, Malta (di-ve news) -- June 29 2004 -- 1600CET-- Maltese NGO Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl welcomes the Green Paper recently issued by the European Commission vindicating the NGO's long standing arguments in favour of more human criminal judiciary policies.
In this Green Paper published on April 30th, the European Commission is proposing a total reconsideration of the punishment of life imprisonment leading towards its abolition on a EU-wide basis. "
Life imprisonment policy under EU review
by di-ve news
BORMLA, Malta (di-ve news) -- June 29 2004 -- 1600CET-- Maltese NGO Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl welcomes the Green Paper recently issued by the European Commission vindicating the NGO's long standing arguments in favour of more human criminal judiciary policies.
In this Green Paper published on April 30th, the European Commission is proposing a total reconsideration of the punishment of life imprisonment leading towards its abolition on a EU-wide basis. "
The Kentucky Post - State wants to 'dump' juvenile sex offenders, prosecutors say
The Kentucky Post: "State wants to 'dump' juvenile sex offenders, prosecutors say
By Paul A. Long
Post staff reporter
The state Department of Juvenile Justice wants to 'dump' convicted juvenile sex offenders on an unsuspecting public without control or direction, two Kenton County prosecutors are charging.
Studies that the state has done on juvenile offenders have shown that very few commit sex crimes later in their minority or after they have become adults. "
By Paul A. Long
Post staff reporter
The state Department of Juvenile Justice wants to 'dump' convicted juvenile sex offenders on an unsuspecting public without control or direction, two Kenton County prosecutors are charging.
Studies that the state has done on juvenile offenders have shown that very few commit sex crimes later in their minority or after they have become adults. "
The Toronto Star. - Youth super-jail to open in 2007
TheStar.com - Youth super-jail to open in 2007: "
Jun. 29, 2004. 03:10 PM
Youth super-jail to open in 2007
CANADIAN PRESS
BRAMPTON - A new $81-million jail for young offenders in the Toronto area will strike a balance between community safety and the best interests of youth, Children's Services Minister Marie Bountrogianni said today. "
Jun. 29, 2004. 03:10 PM
Youth super-jail to open in 2007
CANADIAN PRESS
BRAMPTON - A new $81-million jail for young offenders in the Toronto area will strike a balance between community safety and the best interests of youth, Children's Services Minister Marie Bountrogianni said today. "
STUFF NZ - Police vetting of step-parents
STUFF - STORY - HOME : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Police vetting of step-parents
30 June 2004
By LEAH HAINES
Step-parents may be vetted by police before they can become legal guardians in a move to protect children from paedophiles and child killers.
Under changes to the Care of Children Bill recommended by MPs yesterday, parents would be able to ask their new partners to become their children's legal guardians after they had been together for a year. "
30 June 2004
By LEAH HAINES
Step-parents may be vetted by police before they can become legal guardians in a move to protect children from paedophiles and child killers.
Under changes to the Care of Children Bill recommended by MPs yesterday, parents would be able to ask their new partners to become their children's legal guardians after they had been together for a year. "
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
KMWorld Magazine - Collaborative government knowledge
KMWorld Magazine - Collaborative government knowledge: "Jun 28
Collaborative government knowledge
Jonathan B. Spira of Basex
With the release of the 9/11 commission reports, the message is clear: Government agencies need to share knowledge and collaborate. They also need to ensure that critical information makes its way up the chain to officials who can act on it. Although this will be an expensive undertaking, any money spent on systems that enhance the U.S. government's ability to identify a potential threat is far cheaper than the millions spent protecting targets or the billions cleaning up the mess after the fact. "
Collaborative government knowledge
Jonathan B. Spira of Basex
With the release of the 9/11 commission reports, the message is clear: Government agencies need to share knowledge and collaborate. They also need to ensure that critical information makes its way up the chain to officials who can act on it. Although this will be an expensive undertaking, any money spent on systems that enhance the U.S. government's ability to identify a potential threat is far cheaper than the millions spent protecting targets or the billions cleaning up the mess after the fact. "
Police clean-out, but rot goes on - National - www.smh.com.au
Police clean-out, but rot goes on - National - www.smh.com.au: "Police clean-out, but rot goes on
By Malcolm Brown
June 29, 2004
Ten years after a royal commission exposed the corruption extending to the heart of the NSW Police there has been no change in police culture, and any change would be difficult to bring about. "
By Malcolm Brown
June 29, 2004
Ten years after a royal commission exposed the corruption extending to the heart of the NSW Police there has been no change in police culture, and any change would be difficult to bring about. "
NEWS.com.au | Restraint urged on prostitution policing (June 29, 2004)
NEWS.com.au | Restraint urged on prostitution policing (June 29, 2004): "HOME > QUEENSLAND NEWS > STORY
Restraint urged on prostitution policing
Amanda Watt, Rosemary Odgers and Jason Gregory
June 29, 2004
RESTRICTIONS on legal brothels should be eased to encourage illegal prostitutes off the streets and into safer working environments, Prostitution Licensing Authority chief Bill Carter, QC, said yesterday.
Mr Carter said the current enforcement method of 'policing and prosecuting' street workers was not a"
Restraint urged on prostitution policing
Amanda Watt, Rosemary Odgers and Jason Gregory
June 29, 2004
RESTRICTIONS on legal brothels should be eased to encourage illegal prostitutes off the streets and into safer working environments, Prostitution Licensing Authority chief Bill Carter, QC, said yesterday.
Mr Carter said the current enforcement method of 'policing and prosecuting' street workers was not a"
Forum 18 Archive - TURKMENISTAN: Police control of believers set to continue
Forum 18 Archive: "This article was published by F18News on: 28 June 2004
TURKMENISTAN: Police control of believers set to continue
By Felix Corley, Editor, Forum 18 News Service
In an apparent sign that they intend to keep tight control of religious communities, officers of the police sixth department, which fights organised crime and terrorism, summoned at least four religious leaders in early June. Officers demanded full information about current and planned activities, and names and addresses of all members,"
TURKMENISTAN: Police control of believers set to continue
By Felix Corley, Editor, Forum 18 News Service
In an apparent sign that they intend to keep tight control of religious communities, officers of the police sixth department, which fights organised crime and terrorism, summoned at least four religious leaders in early June. Officers demanded full information about current and planned activities, and names and addresses of all members,"
State to review amendment to Juvenile Act (India)
State to review amendment to Juvenile Act: "State to review amendment to Juvenile Act
By: Vinod Kumar Menon
June 28, 2004
The state government has formed a committee to review the recent amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
According to the amendment, a person will be considered to be a juvenile till 18 years.
Earlier, the law protected those till the age of 16.
This would actually mean that a murder accused could be set free if he had committed the act when he was a juvenile. "
By: Vinod Kumar Menon
June 28, 2004
The state government has formed a committee to review the recent amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
According to the amendment, a person will be considered to be a juvenile till 18 years.
Earlier, the law protected those till the age of 16.
This would actually mean that a murder accused could be set free if he had committed the act when he was a juvenile. "
(USA) Portsmouth Herald Local News: UNH study targets child prostitution
Portsmouth Herald Local News: UNH study targets child prostitution: "UNH study targets child prostitution
By Joe Adler
jadler@seacoastonline.com
DURHAM - Child prostitutes are more likely to be classified as 'offenders' than 'crime victims,' University of New Hampshire researchers reported in a study released Wednesday on juvenile prostitution.
The report, authored by two researchers from the UNH Crimes against Children Research Center, said lawmakers and law enforcement officials need to do more to record instances of juvenile prostitution and deal with the problem. "
By Joe Adler
jadler@seacoastonline.com
DURHAM - Child prostitutes are more likely to be classified as 'offenders' than 'crime victims,' University of New Hampshire researchers reported in a study released Wednesday on juvenile prostitution.
The report, authored by two researchers from the UNH Crimes against Children Research Center, said lawmakers and law enforcement officials need to do more to record instances of juvenile prostitution and deal with the problem. "
U.S. Newswire - Policymakers, Ex-Offenders Discuss Strategies for Life after Prison at Joint Center ;
U.S. Newswire - Policymakers, Ex-Offenders Discuss Strategies for Life after Prison at Joint Center Forum; Audio Available on Joint Center Web Site: "Policymakers, Ex-Offenders Discuss Strategies for Life after Prison at Joint Center Forum; Audio Available on Joint Center Web Site
6/28/2004 9:52:00 AM
Contact: Liselle Yorke of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 202-789-6366 or lyorke@jointcenter.org
WASHINGTON, June 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Over the next decade, more than 500,000 former inmates will be released annually. Most will be unable to receive public assistance and will be barred from public housing. Many of them will also be barred from voting and would not be allowed to hold certain jobs, including barber, beautician, and hearing aid dealer. These repercussions from the war on drugs of the 1980's have left policymakers and others scrambling for ways to reintegrate ex-offenders into the American economy. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on June 24 hosted a forum on Capitol Hill to discuss effective strategies to help former felons become productive, responsible citizens.
Broadcast quality audio from that briefing is now available on the Joint Center's website at http://www.jointcenter.org in Real Player and Windows Media formats. It will be posted for 30 days and may be used without restriction."
6/28/2004 9:52:00 AM
Contact: Liselle Yorke of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 202-789-6366 or lyorke@jointcenter.org
WASHINGTON, June 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Over the next decade, more than 500,000 former inmates will be released annually. Most will be unable to receive public assistance and will be barred from public housing. Many of them will also be barred from voting and would not be allowed to hold certain jobs, including barber, beautician, and hearing aid dealer. These repercussions from the war on drugs of the 1980's have left policymakers and others scrambling for ways to reintegrate ex-offenders into the American economy. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on June 24 hosted a forum on Capitol Hill to discuss effective strategies to help former felons become productive, responsible citizens.
Broadcast quality audio from that briefing is now available on the Joint Center's website at http://www.jointcenter.org in Real Player and Windows Media formats. It will be posted for 30 days and may be used without restriction."
Scotsman.com News - - Detox Or Prison - 'A Choice for Addicted Criminals'
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Detox Or Prison - 'A Choice for Addicted Criminals': "Detox Or Prison - 'A Choice for Addicted Criminals'
By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent, PA News
Drug addict criminals could be offered detox treatment as an alternative to prison, Home Secretary David Blunkett suggested today.
Mr Blunkett told a conference of drug and alcohol workers that not all addicts who commit crimes should necessarily be put behind bars.
The alternative could particularly apply to young offenders, he said."
By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent, PA News
Drug addict criminals could be offered detox treatment as an alternative to prison, Home Secretary David Blunkett suggested today.
Mr Blunkett told a conference of drug and alcohol workers that not all addicts who commit crimes should necessarily be put behind bars.
The alternative could particularly apply to young offenders, he said."
The Australian: Border security going digital [June 29, 2004]
The Australian: Border security going digital [June 29, 2004]: "
Border security going digital
Simon Hayes
June 29, 2004
THE Department of Immigration will build a giant database to store digital photographs, fingerprints and other biometric identifiers from visa applicants and immigration detainees as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade to border security.
The move comes ahead of next week's launch of a biometrics capture lab that will allow the department to test the new technologies. "
Border security going digital
Simon Hayes
June 29, 2004
THE Department of Immigration will build a giant database to store digital photographs, fingerprints and other biometric identifiers from visa applicants and immigration detainees as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade to border security.
The move comes ahead of next week's launch of a biometrics capture lab that will allow the department to test the new technologies. "
Monday, June 28, 2004
Charities: cash spent on poor will save £400m - [Sunday Herald] Scotland
Charities: cash spent on poor will save £400m - [Sunday Herald]: "Charities: cash spent on poor will save £400m
By Stephen Naysmith, Social Affairs Correspondent
LEADING charities are calling for a �visionary� investment to help drug users, ex-prisoners and the homeless find work � and which they claim would save £400 million over 10 years.
In a manifesto to be submitted to the Scottish Executive this week, the group argues that spending £20m a year on such people would pay dividends by taking them off welfare and reducing costs related to crime and imprisonment."
By Stephen Naysmith, Social Affairs Correspondent
LEADING charities are calling for a �visionary� investment to help drug users, ex-prisoners and the homeless find work � and which they claim would save £400 million over 10 years.
In a manifesto to be submitted to the Scottish Executive this week, the group argues that spending £20m a year on such people would pay dividends by taking them off welfare and reducing costs related to crime and imprisonment."
Vasectomy sentence raises questions USA
Vasectomy sentence raises questions: Campbell County judge offers sterilization to delinquent dads
By Jim Hannah
"Foellger is one of a handful of judges nationwide placing restrictions on men's rights to father children. The judges say they're fed up with men who refuse to take responsibility for the kids they help produce. They say drastic action is needed to curb mounting delinquent child-support payments - now $1.4 billion in Kentucky and $4.1 billion in Ohio. "
By Jim Hannah
"Foellger is one of a handful of judges nationwide placing restrictions on men's rights to father children. The judges say they're fed up with men who refuse to take responsibility for the kids they help produce. They say drastic action is needed to curb mounting delinquent child-support payments - now $1.4 billion in Kentucky and $4.1 billion in Ohio. "
TimesDispatch.com - USA| Court case on juvenile killers may echo here
TimesDispatch.com | Court case on juvenile killers may echo here: "This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to outlaw the execution of someone who killed while age 16 or 17. The court's decision, expected next spring, could end this nation's distinction as one of the last places in the world where juvenile offenders are executed.
Momentum for lifting the minimum age has been building. This year, Wyoming and South Dakota raised the age to 18, although New Hampshire Gov. Craig Benson vetoed similar legislation. Now, 19 of the 38 states with the death penalty reserve it for those who kill at age 18 or older.
Polls have found that the public opposes the execution of juvenile offenders, and scientific studies are producing evidence that the brain is not fully mature before age 18 - that juveniles think differently."
Momentum for lifting the minimum age has been building. This year, Wyoming and South Dakota raised the age to 18, although New Hampshire Gov. Craig Benson vetoed similar legislation. Now, 19 of the 38 states with the death penalty reserve it for those who kill at age 18 or older.
Polls have found that the public opposes the execution of juvenile offenders, and scientific studies are producing evidence that the brain is not fully mature before age 18 - that juveniles think differently."
Scotland on Sunday - Politics - 'Green card weddings' up 1,000%
Scotland on Sunday - Politics - 'Green card weddings' up 1,000%: "'Green card weddings' up 1,000%
BRIAN BRADY
WESTMINSTER EDITOR
A CRACKDOWN on bogus weddings involving immigrants trying to acquire British passports has resulted in 2,000-plus sham marriages being exposed, more than 10 times the figure for the previous year.
Home Office ministers have admitted that the total of �green card� marriages reported to the authorities leapt from 205 in 2002 to 2,172 last year. "
BRIAN BRADY
WESTMINSTER EDITOR
A CRACKDOWN on bogus weddings involving immigrants trying to acquire British passports has resulted in 2,000-plus sham marriages being exposed, more than 10 times the figure for the previous year.
Home Office ministers have admitted that the total of �green card� marriages reported to the authorities leapt from 205 in 2002 to 2,172 last year. "
STUFF : : New Zealand's leading news and information website
STUFF : NATIONAL NEWS - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Worst criminals' DNA on file
28 June 2004
By SUE ALLEN
The DNA of more than 700 of New Zealand's worst criminals is now on police file after a law change in April.
Since the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act came into force on April 15, police have mounted a push to collect samples from criminals before they come up for release.
The law change means police can now collect DNA from criminals who were sentenced to more than seven years in prison before 1996. The revised legislation also covers compulsory sampling of burglars. This means the DNA of some of the most serious offenders will now be held on file. "
28 June 2004
By SUE ALLEN
The DNA of more than 700 of New Zealand's worst criminals is now on police file after a law change in April.
Since the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act came into force on April 15, police have mounted a push to collect samples from criminals before they come up for release.
The law change means police can now collect DNA from criminals who were sentenced to more than seven years in prison before 1996. The revised legislation also covers compulsory sampling of burglars. This means the DNA of some of the most serious offenders will now be held on file. "
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