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Crime: Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour Commission

Debate between Lord Low of Dalston and Lord Bishop of Wakefield
Monday 19th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Low of Dalston Portrait Lord Low of Dalston
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My Lords—

Lord Bishop of Wakefield Portrait The Lord Bishop of Wakefield
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My Lords, the centres of Wakefield and other towns and cities in Yorkshire are at present prime focuses for urban and social renewal, but are being hampered by the sort of anti-social behaviour that we have been hearing about. In the light of similar situations, does the Minister agree with the Justice Committee of the other place that there is a need for the development of community based services to prevent potential offenders entering the criminal justice system and thus divert them from offending?

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