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A man who groomed and sexually abused a child has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
Violent offenders who abused women have had their sentences increased after Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred their cases to the Court of Appeal.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
Sixth form, further education (like college), higher education (like university), apprenticeships and skills based training available.
Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
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