HL Deb 14 December 1998 vol 595 cc128-9WA
Lord Dholakia

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many children are currently in the Medway Secure Training Centre; and what were the offences for which they were sentenced. [HL183]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

As of 8 December, there are 30 trainees currently detained in Medway Secure Training Centre. Most trainees were sentenced for more than one offence when the secure training order was imposed. The most common offences of which trainees were convicted were:

  • Aggravated vehicle taking
  • Burglary
  • Criminal damage
  • Taking a vehicle without the owner's consent
  • Theft.

Other offences are as follows:

  • Actual Bodily Harm
  • Affray
  • Allowing self to be carried
  • Assault
  • Assault on a police officer
  • Attempted burglary
  • Common assault
  • Driving while disqualified
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  • Intimidating witness
  • No driving licence
  • No insurance
  • Possession of drugs
  • Possession of imitation firearm
  • Robbery
  • Threatening behaviour
  • Trespass
  • Violent disorder.