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Friday, June 25, 2004 Prison service faces criticism The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) needs to do more to address problems caused by the spiralling prison population, a report has said. The Scottish Prisons Complaints Commission said many facilities were "desperately in need of upgrading", with overcrowding the biggest problem. BBC Scottish TV: Scotland's prison population is growing 9:13:22 AM    comment [] Bichard plan 'will not prevent another Soham case' Plans to prevent another scandal like the Soham murders will fail because they ignore the fact that child killer Ian Huntley gained access to his victims through his former girlfriend, Maxine Carr, a sex crimes consultant warned today. Guardian 9:12:35 AM    comment [] Force is 'best' at solving crime Staffordshire Police claim they have the best record for solving crime of any constabulary in England. Figures released by the force for the last 12 months show its officers solved 34% of all crime. BBC 9:11:57 AM    comment [] Met cracks down on binge drinking The UK's largest police force has begun its toughest blitz on weekend binge drinking and related violence. The Metropolitan Police sent extra officers into six London boroughs where large numbers of bars and clubs have seen big increases in violent crime. The launch of Operation Optic comes as latest figures reveal a 140% increase in assaults on police officers. BBC Times: Binge-drink fears delay 24-hour pub opening Guardian: Met cracks down on weekend drunks 9:11:15 AM    comment [] Cross-Channel pact targets crime Police chiefs from Kent and France have signed an agreement pledging to work together to tackle crime. Kent Police Chief Constable Mike Fuller and his French equivalent signed the agreement on Thursday, first in Folkestone and then later in Calais. BBC 9:10:12 AM    comment [] © Copyright 2004 Nick Page.

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