§ 16. Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made on tackling criminal activity by young people. [89226]
§ Mr. BoatengFollowing the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, we are piloting in 10 areas the final warning scheme, a range of new community-based court disposals and Youth Offending Teams. We expect to implement these nationally next year. Under this Session's Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill we are proposing referrals to youth offender panels. The youth justice system is also being speeded up, and we have established the Youth Justice Board to provide advice and promote and monitor local good performance.