The police should confiscate any scramblers or quad bikes that aren't fully insured and documented found on public roads or land.
This is a dreadful accident that was 'waiting to happen '.
Also Islay - the lad still has his "life" and whatever he gets - he will get out to live it. Don't forget there were 2 lads - the 15 year old hasn't been mentioned in the above article but he too was partly responsible.