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Commentaries on the White Paper No More Excuses.

Authors :
Falck, Sturla
Krisberg, Barry
Walgrave, Lode
Source :
European Journal on Criminal Policy & Research; 1998, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p593-605, 13p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The article presents commentaries on the white paper "No More Excuses: A New Approach to Tackling Youth Crime in England and Wales," published in November 1997. It states that the British Home Office has invited those who are affected to give their perspectives in response to proposals for a radical change in the youth justice system in England and Wales. The White Paper has commendable objectives which highlights the importance of youth crime prevention and calls for developing of punitive measures. It concludes that whatever measures applied to the behavior of these children must follow the ethical and moral rights of the child and what is best for the child.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09281371
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal on Criminal Policy & Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
49892005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008665102152