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PM addresses justice convention | |
(about 17 hours later) | |
Prime Minister Tony Blair has addressed a two-day convention on youth justice in Cardiff via video link. | |
The Youth Justice Convention was expected to attract 1,000 delegates to Cardiff International Arena. | |
Other keynote speakers include leader of the opposition David Cameron and First Minister Rhodri Morgan. | |
It is the first time the event has been held outside London and delegates are considering issues including youth custody and restorative justice. | |
A new strategy on accommodation provision for young offenders was also due to be launched at the conference. | |
Panels were debating youth justice issues, possible changes and potential future developments while seminars are discussing issues examining crime prevention and early intervention strategies. | |
Other subjects on the agenda will include appropriate sentencing, the role of education in the youth justice system and effective partnerships between local authorities, children's trusts and services. |