Courts which were considering detaining an offender between 12 and 15 years old should be asked to consider the new section 1 even though the section was not yet in force.
Citations:
Times 29-Jan-1998
Statutes:
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 1, Children and Young Persons Act 1933
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 21 October 2022; Ref: scu.88012