Rise in 'dark and troubling' sexual offences by children sparks concern

MPs say growing use of sex as a form of violence among gangs might be behind increase in serious sexual crimes among children A rise in "dark and very troubling" sexual offences among children, including the recent conviction of an 11-year-old rapist, has sparked concerns among justice ministers. Youth justice minister, Dr Phillip Lee, told MPs on Tuesday that the "uptick" in sexual offences among children was troubling enough for the ministry of justice to consider setting up a special unit in ...