Yes - John Fassenfelt, former chair of the Youth Courts Committee of the Magistrates' Association
I would fully support the idea of testing diets for young people in a young offender institution. In court, you occasionally hear of examples where young people have been given chocolates, sweets or a drink which made them hyperactive. This can lead to aggression and then sometimes an offence. Usually these examples occur at homes for children in care where diets are often not as good as they should be. However, it must be remembered that it is not just about changing diets, it is also about educating the young person about the best food that will suit their circumstances. Yes - Niamh Gallagher, researcher, Demos
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