Labour Youth slams 'Starsky and Hutch' crime Bill

Tough new Government legislation to fight crime is too ‘Starsky and Hutch’ and won’t deter criminals from offending, it was claimed today.

Labour Youth slams 'Starsky and Hutch' crime Bill
Tue, 07 Dec, 2004 - 16:27

Tough new Government legislation to fight crime is too ‘Starsky and Hutch’ and won’t deter criminals from offending, it was claimed today.

Labour Youth today launched its ’Kill the Bill’ online campaign against the Criminal Bill (2004) – a package of anti-crime measures due to pass through the Oireachtas soon.

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