§ 36. Mr. Mappasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the extensive police practice in different parts of the country of fingerprinting and photographing convicted juvenile offenders without the approval of one of the parents; and if he will introduce legislation to end this practice.
§ Mr. CallaghanI am studying the cases brought to my attention by my hon. Friend, some of which are still being investigated, and will consider whether they reveal a need for general guidance to chief officers of police.