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Doug Beattie stands by bid to raise age of criminal responsibility to 12 - after expert brands it 'just another arbitrary cut off'
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Doug Beattie stands by bid to raise age of criminal responsibility to 12 - after expert brands it 'just another arbitrary cut off'

The former UUP justice spokesperson has stood by his bid to raise the age at which children can face criminal prosecution – but criticised the way the matter has been handled by the Alliance Party.

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