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Prosecutions: Young People

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 1 June 2026UIN 3495

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people aged under 18 were charged with more than (a) 50 offences, (b) 100 offences, (c) 150 offences and (d) 200 offences in the past 2 years.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Ministry of Justice does not hold data on charging decisions.

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