All right, Jack?
THE Home Office is one of the clear winners in the spending review, reflecting the political sensitivity of rising crime figures. The home secretary, Jack Straw, has sought to blunt the impact of the latest statistics showing a sharp rise in violent offences by announcing a series of anti-crime measures. They include more police, more cameras and increased investment in a national DNA database.
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