§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Home Secretary whether, when juvenile courts receive and consider the reports of schoolmasters and mistresses on the conduct of delinquents, the parents of the latter are informed of their nature and permitted to criticise if they so desire?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonBy the Summary Jurisdiction (Children and Young Persons) Rules, 1933, which govern procedure in the juvenile courts, the court is required to inform the parent, if present, of the substance of any report on the conduct of a child or young person which is likely to affect its decision regarding the manner in which he should be dealt with. If the parent desires to question any material part of the information, facilities must be given and, if necessary, the proceedings must be adjourned, for further evidence to be produced.
§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Home Secretary what steps he proposes to take with regard to juvenile courts in this country with reference to the recent decision by the Lord Chief Justice and two other judges?
§ Mr. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made in the House to-day in reply to similar Questions on this subject.