Magistrates' Association backs decision to release 12-year-old sex offender

Neil Puffett
Friday, January 4, 2013

A decision to discharge a 12-year-old boy with an IQ of 58 who admitted 22 crimes including sexual assault has been supported by the Magistrates' Association.

Victims' commissioner Helen Newlove wants extra support for young people required to give evidence in court. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by models
Victims' commissioner Helen Newlove wants extra support for young people required to give evidence in court. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by models

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