Number of children who committed crimes after police intervention not known, says MHK

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 08:23

The Island's Justice Minister says she doesn't know how many children have committed offences after interventions from the police early action team.

Yesterday in the House of Keys, Jane Poole-Wilson faced questions from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about criminals aged under 17.

She revealed statistics on how many children reoffend after police have tried to steer them away from crime.

And Mrs Poole-Wilson said although there had been 216 child prosecutions in 2023, she didn't know how many youngsters had been convicted:

More from Isle of Man News

MHK changes mind about three questions

A southern MHK has changed his mind about asking three questions in the last sitting of Tynwald before the election.
Register to vote to run in election, says government

If you're planning on standing the general election, make sure you're registered to vote yourself!
Sam Barks appears on iconic US talk show

Laxey actor Sam Barks has appeared on one of America's biggest and longest-running TV talk shows.
Emergency services to hold harbour exercise this afternoon

Isle of Man Energy is reminding people not to worry if they see the emergency services racing to its facilities at Douglas Harbour this afternoon.
Nearly £50k in relocation costs repaid to government

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says almost £50,000 in relocation costs has been repaid to government after staff left.
Moorhouse to stand for re-election

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has announced he'll be defending his seat in the general election.
Cruise ship here for third visit of season today

A cruise ship is making her third visit of the season to the Isle of Man today.
Plans to revamp TT course landmark

A planning application's been submitted to revamp a TT course landmark.