Children Will Say Sorry to Victims of Crimes; First Offenders to Avoid Panels
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CHILDREN as young as eight who commit minor criminal offences will be given an official police warning and offered the opportunity to apologise to their victims, under national plans being drawn up by Scottish ministers.
First-time offenders, aged between eight and 16, who admit to offences such as assault, drunkenness and minor breaches of the peace, will have these options rather than being reported to the children's panels.See the full content of this document
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Children Will Say Sorry to Victims of Crimes; First Offenders to Avoid Panels
Officers involved, who will receive special training, will also talk to the victims and may invite both them and the offender to meet formally.
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