SECURITY
'Tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime' was a soundbite for Tony Blair but it should become a guiding statement for conservatives. With their 'prison works' policies, conservatives have already developed strong 'tough on crime' policies. Oliver Letwin's conveyor belt to crime and neighbourly society ideas present a route to 'tough on the causes of crime' policies.
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National security, security in retirement and security against crime are essential for freedom to flourish
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Crime is always a choice but many people are more vulnerable to the temptations of crime
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Moral character and values-generating communities help young people to exit the conveyor belt to crime
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Rising levels of crime blight much of the developed world and hurt poor communities most of all
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Zero tolerance policing succeeds in preventing more serious crimes by refusing to tolerate more minor crimes
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Prison works by incapacitating repeat and serious offenders but has been poor at rehabilitation
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Restorative justice should be a bigger part of our society’s response to crime
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Alcohol and drug abuse are leading causes of criminal behaviour
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A presumption of innocence stands at the heart of our criminal justice system
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Homeland security is an increasingly important role for government
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