Keith Fraser emphasized the importance of considering each case of youth involvement in riots on an individual basis, rather than rushing to judgment, stressing, "if there was a message that I'd want to get out here it's that we don't come to really quick decisions about what should happen to children who've been involved in the disorder." His caution reflects a desire to avoid unnecessarily criminalizing young people.
The NPCC stated, "it's important to avoid the unnecessary criminalisation of children and young people but that police had a duty to respond appropriately in the context of the serious disorder we have seen." This highlights the balance that needs to be maintained between youth justice and ensuring public safety amid civil unrest.
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