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Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safetyDrink driving rules tightened to improve road safety
The most dangerous drink drivers will now have to pass a medical before they are allowed back on the roads under a change in the law announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.The changes, which come into force from 1 June 2013, mean that High Risk Offenders will need to pass a medical confirming they are no longer alcohol dependent at the end of their disqualification and before they start driving. Currently, all High Risk Offenders must pass a medical examination before they ca...
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Tony Lloyd, GMP Crime Commissioner said: “I am disappointed that the Government continues with these reckless cuts to the policing... Protecting vulnerable young people is a priority says Tony LloydProtecting vulnerable young people is a...
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team are appealing for information following the arrests of two people on suspicion of illegal m... Bereaved family urges drivers to pledge ‘not a drop, not a drag', as police launch drink and drug driving crackdownBereaved family urges drivers to pledge...
As the Association of Chief Police Officers launches its Christmas drink and drug driving enforcement campaign, the bereaved famil... Police weigh in on new stalking lawsPolice weigh in on new stalking...
Top policemen have welcomed brand new laws to stop stalkers and violence against women. Prisoner voting rightsPrisoner voting rights
Draft proposals to ensure that laws on prisoner voting comply with the UK's international legal obligations were outlined by Justi... IAM comment on tough new measures to tackle drink driversIAM comment on tough new measures...
IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) director of policy and research Neil Greig said: "In 2011 the number of people killed in dri... IPCC releases complaint statistics for Greater Manchester PoliceIPCC releases complaint statistics for Greater...
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21 million leaflets have been issued to explain the upcoming elections for the man who will oversee the local police force. Green Party leader speaks out against Government plans to set up secret courtsGreen Party leader speaks out against...
GREEN Party leader Natalie Bennett has spoken against government plans to set up secret courts which she says will undermine Briti... Police Week of Action In Claremont and WeastePolice Week of Action In Claremont...
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“For far too long the needs of the criminal have been put ahead of the victim and that is unacceptable. It is for that reason tha... Lib Dems weigh in with Police Commissioner bidLib Dems weigh in with Police...
Greater Manchester Liberal Democrats have selected retired former police Inspector Matt Gallagher to be their candidate for Police... Have your say on top cop priorities in SalfordHave your say on top cop...
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As recently released figures show the number of prisoners is at a record high, private prison provider G4S today backs Kenneth Cla...
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