Event Brief
Parents could face higher fines or jail under youth plans
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: England and Wales youth justice plans would strengthen Parenting Orders, raising fines and allowing jail in extreme cases.
WHO: UK government (Ministry of Justice)
WHAT: Proposed expansion of Parenting Orders with higher fines and potential jail for parents who fail to address a child's behaviour
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:25 AM ET
WHERE: England and Wales
WHY: The proposal is part of a Youth Justice White Paper to strengthen Parenting Orders when children commit crimes
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