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- More people think that sentencing should be based on the emotional and psychological maturity of the offender rather than on their age.
- Cross-party support – 81% of MPs – for maturity being taken into account by the courts.
- Majority of people think young adults mature later than the current age (18) recognised by the sentencing system.
- Older generations think maturity comes later in life than younger generations.
- There is more support amongst Coalition MPs for sentencing young adults on...
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