§ Lord Dholakiaasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many children have been sentenced to secure training orders so far this year; and what were the offences for which they were sentenced. [HL184]
§ Lord Williams of MostynAs of 8 December, a total of 100 children have been sentenced to a secure training order since the power to make an order commenced on 1 March 1998. The offences for which they were sentenced are those given in my previous answer, as well as the following:
- Arson
- Attempted theft of a motor vehicle
- Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal
- Dangerous driving
- Indecent assault
- Obtaining property by deception
- Possession of a knife.
Most trainees were sentenced for more than one offence when the secure training order was imposed.