Children 'not facing harsh riot sentences'
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By Neil Puffett
Children are not being sentenced more harshly for crimes associated with riots across cities in England earlier this month, the vice-chair of the Magistrates’ Association has said.
Since people began appearing in court facing charges for public offences and theft in relation to the riots, there has been concern that children have been getting tougher sentences than they would have received for the same crimes in different circumstances.
John Fassenfelt, vice-chair of the Magist...
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