Mr. Drew Harris:

It would be helpful for me to look at the specific case. The Deputy has received feedback from the victim and her family and it would be good to know some of that detail, and then provide further explanation to them of what happened.

Pursuant to the Children's Act 2001 there is an absolute requirement that they must be considered in respect of the diversion programme. That is the starting point. Any detection that is made is referred to the programme. One or two individuals make a decision on this. There is a director who is a superintendent, or a chief superintendent as is now the case, who makes decisions in respect of these matters. He or she takes many factors into consideration. When there is a single person doing this, our decision making is consistent.

I would like the opportunity to look at the individual case and then perhaps provide a more tailored explanation to the Deputy. I want to get back to him on some of the other things he has raised, such as how the victims are being treated and the services that are available to young people subsequently. However, as I said, I do not know the specifics of the case to answer the Deputy.