§ Baroness Sternasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many young people under the age of 18 were held in custody for breach of an anti-social behaviour order as their primary offence between January and March; and [HL3218]
How many young people under the age of 18 were held in custody for breach of an anti-social behaviour order as their primary offence since 19 April; and [HL3219]
How many young people under the age of 18 were held in custody for breach of an anti-social behaviour order as their primary offence between 31 May and 6 June; and [HL3220]
How many young people under the age of 18 they estimate will be held in custody for a breach of an anti-social behaviour order as their primary offence during the year 2004–05. [HL3221]
§ Baroness Scotland of Asthal:The Youth Justice Board has provided the following which relates to England and Wales:
Prior to 21 April 2004 the YJB did not keep a separate record of anti-social behaviour order breaches.
Information on the number of young people under the age of 18 who entered custody for breach of an ASBO as their primary offence between January and March 2004 is, therefore, not available.
Between 21 April 2004 and 16 June 2004, 26 offenders aged under 18 entered custody under sentence and 42 entered custody on remand with a breach of an ASBO as their primary offence.
Between 31 May 2004 and 6 June 2004, three offenders aged under 18 entered custody under sentence and eight entered custody on remand with a breach of an ASBO as their primary offence.
An estimate of the number of young people under the age of 18 who will be held in custody for a breach of an ASBO as their primary offence during the year 2004–05 is not available.
Custody in this context covers those held in local authority secure children's homes, secure training centres and Prison Service establishments.
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