The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on youth violence and county lines drug dealing. The briefing looks at: the prevalence of county lines activity; the involvement of children; women and girls’ involvement in county lines; and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on county lines offending. The government and police response to county lines are also discussed.
Read the news story: Serious youth violence
Read the report: Serious youth violence: county lines drug dealing and the government response (PDF)
Source: House of Commons Library
Date: 04 February 2022
