This shake-up of the youth justice system is being spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who hopes to prevent children from starting a life of crime with a series of reforms.
Live listeners shared their thoughts with Nicky Campbell.
The Government's Youth Justice White Paper proposes tougher penalties for parents if children offend, including higher fines and possible jail time.
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