It would make it a criminal offence for someone suspected of an offence - such as littering for example - not to divulge their name and address when stopped.

BBC: London Local Authorities Bill

Mr Barak's spokesmen insist these are all instances of suspected personal gain, unlike Mr Barak's supposed offence.

ECONOMIST: Israel

Last week Jack Straw, the home secretary, spelled out his plans to allow the seizure of assets belonging to people suspected, but not actually convicted, of a criminal offence.

ECONOMIST: The law