Clarke poised to reject calls for mandatory sentences for under-18s carrying knives

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has told a group of MPs he is likely to oppose calls to introduce mandatory sentences for children caught carrying knives.

Clarke is opposed to mandatory jail terms for juveniles found with knives
Clarke is opposed to mandatory jail terms for juveniles found with knives

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