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The public must not rely on the government to prevent gang culture, but take more responsibility itself, David Cameron is expected to say.The public must not rely on the government to prevent gang culture, but take more responsibility itself, David Cameron is expected to say.
The Tory leader will also praise the bravery of the parents of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, who was shot dead.The Tory leader will also praise the bravery of the parents of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, who was shot dead.
He will say: "It's not just what we expect from government but what we expect from ourselves and society that can stop this from happening."He will say: "It's not just what we expect from government but what we expect from ourselves and society that can stop this from happening."
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said it was vital that people felt safe.Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said it was vital that people felt safe.
'Social covenant'
During a visit to Oxfordshire, Mr Cameron will praise the young men and women who are fighting in places such as Afghanistan.During a visit to Oxfordshire, Mr Cameron will praise the young men and women who are fighting in places such as Afghanistan.
He will talk about the Military Covenant - which guarantees soldiers fair treatment in return for forgoing other rights - and suggest the idea of a "social covenant" to ensure civilians look out more for each other.He will talk about the Military Covenant - which guarantees soldiers fair treatment in return for forgoing other rights - and suggest the idea of a "social covenant" to ensure civilians look out more for each other.
'Must be caught' It must not be allowed to become just another testimony of despair that shocks a nation one night and is then forgotten David Cameron
This should focus on parenting, schools and communities, Mr Cameron will say.
He will call for shops to stop selling alcohol to under-18s and for the media, music companies and computer game manufacturers to show "true social responsibility".
Mr Cameron is expected to say: "Just as the Military Covenant sets out what we - society - must do for our military, so today we should consider our obligations in tackling crime and building a stronger society.
"We need a social covenant. I'm not talking about a new set of words to express our national values. I'm talking about something more powerful than words.
"A national recognition that it is not just up to the government to take responsibility for the state of our nation, it is up to all of us.
"To me this is what social responsibility is all about."
Political leaders have united in condemnation of the murder of Rhys Evans in Croxteth, Liverpool, on Wednesday.Political leaders have united in condemnation of the murder of Rhys Evans in Croxteth, Liverpool, on Wednesday.
In his speech, Mr Cameron will say: "It must not be allowed to become just another testimony of despair that shocks a nation one night and is then forgotten."
He will add: "I don't know who killed Rhys Jones. But I do know this: no child in this country should be riding around on a BMX bike with a gun shooting other children."
'Must be caught'
Ms Smith said she had asked the Serious Organised Crime Agency how the government could stop guns coming into the community.Ms Smith said she had asked the Serious Organised Crime Agency how the government could stop guns coming into the community.
She told GMTV: "I'm absolutely concerned we stop this thing from happening.She told GMTV: "I'm absolutely concerned we stop this thing from happening.
"I think... it's important that we don't jump to any conclusions about what the reasons were. The priority has got to be that whoever it was, whatever the reasons, it was wrong and they have got to be caught.""I think... it's important that we don't jump to any conclusions about what the reasons were. The priority has got to be that whoever it was, whatever the reasons, it was wrong and they have got to be caught."
She went on: "I can completely understand why looking at something like that any parent, anybody in fact, would feel worried for their children.She went on: "I can completely understand why looking at something like that any parent, anybody in fact, would feel worried for their children.
"It is about helping people to feel they can be safe, that they do feel safe, their kids do feel protected, they can go out, they can get on with their lives.""It is about helping people to feel they can be safe, that they do feel safe, their kids do feel protected, they can go out, they can get on with their lives."
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has promised "tougher enforcement" of the law in areas with a gang violence problem.Prime Minister Gordon Brown has promised "tougher enforcement" of the law in areas with a gang violence problem.
He said he wanted to get more police on the streets and to "crack down" on illegal sales of alcohol to under-18s.He said he wanted to get more police on the streets and to "crack down" on illegal sales of alcohol to under-18s.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has warned that there will be "no simple solution" to deal with gang culture and knife and gun violence.Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has warned that there will be "no simple solution" to deal with gang culture and knife and gun violence.
Former home secretary David Blunkett said more needed to be done to guarantee the protection of witnesses.Former home secretary David Blunkett said more needed to be done to guarantee the protection of witnesses.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "In some of these communities, particularly where there are gangs, there will be youngsters who know who did it.He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "In some of these communities, particularly where there are gangs, there will be youngsters who know who did it.
"There will be parents whose youngsters look frightened and worried."There will be parents whose youngsters look frightened and worried.
"If only we could get them to share their knowledge and be protected in circumstances where they know that their fellow teenagers are carrying guns then we might get them to be able to collaborate and come forward.""If only we could get them to share their knowledge and be protected in circumstances where they know that their fellow teenagers are carrying guns then we might get them to be able to collaborate and come forward."