Minister Says Parents in England and Wales Could Face Fines or Jail Over Children's Crimes
Jake Richards outlines potential loss of benefits, fines and imprisonment for parents as part of a "carrot-and-stick" approach to youth offending
Parents in England and Wales whose children commit crimes could lose their benefits, face fines or even be jailed under proposals outlined by a government minister.
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," according to the Guardian.
The minister described the potential measures as part of a "carrot-and-stick" approach intended to help turn around young offenders, the report said.
Details of how such penalties would be implemented, including the criteria for determining parental responsibility and the scale of any fines or benefit reductions, were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
The proposals come amid ongoing government efforts to address youth crime in England and Wales, though specifics of any legislative timetable or consultation process were not detailed in the source material.
Further details on the scope of the plans, including safeguards for parents and how the measures would interact with existing family and welfare law, were not immediately available.
Sources
- Parents in England and Wales could be fined or jailed for child’s crimes, minister says — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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