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The use of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) by courts in England and Wales, should be reviewed say probation officers. The probation officers’ union Napo says that the scheme is being “abused” and claims that beggars and prostitutes are being imprisoned for breaching orders, even though they could not be jailed for their original offence. A… Read more »
The Prime Minister is set to receive an open letter today calling on the British government to fight “extreme” poverty in Africa in 2005. The letter is penned by the Make Poverty History campaign, a coalition of charities including Tearfund, CAFOD, Christian Aid, World Vision, Oxfam, Save the Children, trade unions and celebrities such as… Read more »
