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24 December 2009 - a number of former 'legal highs' have been banned. These include GBL, BZP and man-made chemicals sprayed on herbal smoking products such as 'Spice'.
28 December 2009 - a new campaign has been launched reminding people not to leave their homes or belongings exposed to criminals. Find tips on how to prevent opportunistic crime.
15 December 2009 - more prosecutions have been brought against perpetrators of domestic violence for the third year running. More guilty pleas and convictions for domestic violence have also been secured.
15 December 2009 - the government's chief adviser on the safety of children has recommended that proposed rules governing who can work with children and vulnerable adults should be relaxed.
27 November 2009 - an official report into the policing of public demonstrations has called for a return 'approachable, impartial and accountable policing based on minimum force'.
26 November 2009 - 'Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls' is a long-term strategy that aims to prevent this kind of violence, through better education. It also offers practical interim measures for victims and offenders.
18 November 2009 - millions of young people have been made safer online thanks to a new 'report abuse' button on social networking site Bebo.
17 November 2009 - older people and students are being given advice on how to protect themselves from distraction burglars.
16 November 2009 - the new 'your doorstep, your decision' campaign has been launched to make sure people know what to do if a doorstep trader comes calling.
12 November 2009 - after consulting the public about when to keep data on the National DNA Database, the government has unveiled its proposals to manage the database.
4 November 2009 - new measures to stop local authorities using investigatory powers for trivial reasons are to be introduced.
30 October 2009 - make sure you know your rights and what you can do to protect your home, property and family from intruders.
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