Parents of children who break law face JAIL under David Lammy’s youth justice overhaul

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Parents of children who break the law could face jail under David Lammy's sweeping youth justice overhaul.The Justice Secretary has unveiled major reforms that could see parents and guardians face far tougher consequences when their children commit crimes.Central to the plans is a major strengthening of parenting orders - measures that currently allow courts to force parents into counselling or impose financial penalties.Under the proposed shake-up, following recommendations linked to the Southport stabbings inquiry, tougher sanctions - including potential custodial sentences - could be introduced for parents of young offenders.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The reforms were laid out in Labour's new Youth Justice White Paper, which aims to crack down on youth offending while placing greater responsibility on families.Ministry of Justice figures show parenting orders have collapsed in use, plunging from more than 1,000 in 2009/10 to just 33 in 2022/23.Mr Lammy said: "Too many young...

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