Labour Party: Manifesto launched

Labour Party: Manifesto launched; Charles Clarke (Home Secretary) press conference SOT - Because we have a duty to protect our citizens, we will tackle threats, whether they are posed by international criminal gangs or local street corner yobs. We will establish the Serious Organised Crime Agency. We will bring in tough new laws on guns and knives. By 2007 every serious offender will be supervised after release. Will introduce random drug testing for offenders on probation. Will increase by 55% the funding for drug abuse treatment. Pledge to cut overall crime by 15% by 2008. Because a firm and fair system of controlled migration is vital to maintaining a strong economy and good community relations we will establish a points system for those seeking to migrate here. Introduce a system of bonds for those coming here from countries that do not cooperate with our returns policy. Will remove appeal rights for non-family immigration caes and introduce civil penalties for employers for any illegal immigrant they employ. Introduce a secure national identity card scheme.
Labour Party: Manifesto launched; Charles Clarke (Home Secretary) press conference SOT - Because we have a duty to protect our citizens, we will tackle threats, whether they are posed by international criminal gangs or local street corner yobs. We will establish the Serious Organised Crime Agency. We will bring in tough new laws on guns and knives. By 2007 every serious offender will be supervised after release. Will introduce random drug testing for offenders on probation. Will increase by 55% the funding for drug abuse treatment. Pledge to cut overall crime by 15% by 2008. Because a firm and fair system of controlled migration is vital to maintaining a strong economy and good community relations we will establish a points system for those seeking to migrate here. Introduce a system of bonds for those coming here from countries that do not cooperate with our returns policy. Will remove appeal rights for non-family immigration caes and introduce civil penalties for employers for any illegal immigrant they employ. Introduce a secure national identity card scheme.
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