Youth Crime: Mcconnell and the Herald First Minister Disputes Figures On Child Offenders
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WHEN Jack McConnell is under attack for failin to control neds, it hits a nerve.
Persistent youth offending is at the heart of his highest- profile policy - tackling antisocial behaviour. So if the first minister is reported to be losing that battle, especially with an election looming, a robust response is to be expected.See the full content of this document
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Youth Crime: Mcconnell and the Herald First Minister Disputes Figures On Child Offenders
Yesterday in the Scottish Parliament, his counter-attack was against The Herald, for a report published on Monday which claimed the figures for persistent young offenders were heading in the wrong direction.
Whereas the Scottish Executive wants them down 10-per cent by 2006, it was reported that they have, in fact, had a 5-per cent one- year increase to 2004.The article reported that the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) had ...See the full content of this document
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