Six teens convicted of sexual offences

SIX youth court convictions in Londonderry involved sexual offences over the years 2005 and 2006 - the highest rate of convictions anywhere in Northern Ireland - according to Justice Minister David Forde.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Apr 2010, 11:43 BST

Responding to a query from Lord Morrow the Minister advised three 10-17 year olds were convicted for sexual offences at the youth court in Londonderry in 2005 and a further three were convicted the following year.

The data cover the calendar years 2005 and 2006 (the latest year for which figures are currently available) and are collated on the principal offence rule; only the most serious offence for which an offender is convicted is included.

In Antrim there was one conviction in 2005; in Belfast there was one conviction in 2005 and three convictions in 2006; and in Craigavon there was one conviction each in 2005 and 2006.