Speaking at The Howard League for Penal Reform's annual general meeting last week, Rod Morgan, chair of the board, said the number of children in custody was rising after remaining stable during the summer months.
"I remain concerned about any initiatives that might push the figures up further or rhetoric that might be used in the run-in to the forthcoming general election that might have the same effect," said Morgan.
In the Queen's Speech last week, the Government unveiled a range of legislation, including bills that would give community wardens more powers to deal with antisocial behaviour, and allow the media to name young people who had been convicted of breaching antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs).
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
