The Liberal Democrats party published its youth crime plan today (Thursday). The strategy focused on tackling the issue through prevention, positive activities, and community justice panels that would not result in a criminal record. Paul Cavadino, chief executive of crime reduction charity Nacro, said the proposals were a "refreshing dose of common sense" in the youth crime debate. "An emphasis on prevention, community panels, and restorative justice is far more likely to reduce youth crime than a punitive or custodial approach," he said. Ross...