Resources

Our resources give criminal lawyers and youth justice professionals the tools to navigate youth justice with confidence. Our legal guides and updates support best practice, effective representation, and the protection of children’s rights at every stage.

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Legal Guides

  • Court bail and remand

    This guide provides an overview of the law on bail and remand for children in court, and examines the corresponding duties of the local authority. The guide gives practical tips on what can be done by practitioners to prevent the pre-conviction detention of child clients.

    Legal guides
    Bail & Remand Bail

  • Out of Court Resolutions

    The presumption that children will be diverted away from prosecution through the use of out of court resolutions (OOCRs) is the starting point of the youth justice system. This guide provides an overview of the OOCRs available to children and the law and guidance around the decision-making process. It gives practical guidance on how to argue for an OOCR for your child client.

    Legal guides
    Out of Court Disposals (OOCDs)