§ 25. Mr. Ridleyasked the Home Secretary how many juveniles have appeared before the Alfreton juvenile court since 1st January, 1933; how many have been acquitted; how many dismissed on payment of costs; how many placed on probation; and how many sent to approved schools?
§ Sir S. HoareI am informed that between 1st January, 1933, and 15th July, 1938, 512 cases appeared before this juvenile court. Of these 24 were dismissed, 186 dismissed on payment of costs, 19 bound over without supervision, 99 bound over with supervision and 23 sent to approved schools.