Jake Richards says changes would be part of ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to try to turn around young offenders
Parents whose children commit crimes could lose their benefits, face fines and even be jailed, a minister has said.
Jake Richards said the youth justice system “should hold parents to account in a proportionate way for ensuring that they play their role in keeping communities safe”.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/19/parents-in-england-and-wales-could-be-fined-or-jailed-for-childs-crimes-minister-says
Author : Daniel Lavelle
Publish date : 2026-09-19 09:14:00
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