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October 24, 2006
Custodial response
In the UK news this morning was the fact that youth custodial and secure accomodation places are full to capacity. I was very impressed with the person who commented in the radio interview (I missed their name, doh!) but said,
"Locking up more young people is the penal equivalent of building more coal fired power stations to tackle global warming"
Posted by ian at October 24, 2006 08:19 AM
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It was Rod Morgan, CHairman of the Youth Justice Board! Go Rod!
Posted by: Laura at October 24, 2006 09:58 AM
Thanks Laura
Posted by: Youthblog at October 24, 2006 10:33 AM