Parents and guardians could reportedly be jailed if they are found not to have played their role in stopping their children committing a crime.
A shake-up of the youth justice system is being spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who hopes to prevent children from starting a life of crime with a series of reforms in the new Youth Justice White Paper.
As part of the plans, parents and carers could face greater responsibility and harsh repercussions for their children who commit crimes and cause anti-social behaviour.
Ministers plan to strengthen parenting orders, which currently mean parents can be compelled to address their
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