Jake Richards says changes would be part of ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to try to turn around young offenders Parents whose children commit crimes could lose their benefits, face fines and even be jailed, a minister has said. Jake Richards said the youth justice system “should hold parents to account in a proportionate way for ensuring that they play their role in keeping communities safe”. Continue reading...

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