Crime and Disorder Act 1998 · 1998 c. 37View on legislation.gov.uk
Part III: Criminal justice system
It shall be the principal aim of the youth justice system to prevent offending by children and young persons.
In addition to any other duty to which they are subject, it shall be the duty of all persons and bodies carrying out functions in relation to the youth justice system to have regard to that aim.
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