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UK minister proposes losing benefits or prison for parents of young offenders
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- Youth Justice Minister Jake Richards said parents could lose benefits or face prison for their children's crimes under youth justice reforms.
- Current Parenting Orders compel parents to address child behavior through counselling or face fines.
- Richards said prison sentences would only apply in extreme cases and be up to judges' discretion.
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