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YJLC publish legal updates on case law, legislation, research and policy developments which impact children in the criminal legal system. We aim to help you stay up to date with the latest youth justice developments.

  • 30 Nov 2021

    IOPC Youth Panel Report highlights urgent need for more action to improve trust between the police and young people

    Article
  • 29 Nov 2021

    HMIP Report links the overrepresentation of black and mixed heritage boys in the youth justice system to a lack of adequate early support

    Article
  • 29 Nov 2021

    Refusing children bail for their ‘own protection’ is compatible with article 5 ECHR, rules Court of Appeal

    Article
  • 29 Nov 2021

    Backlog in the criminal courts – The impact on children and young people

    Article
  • 11 Nov 2021

    Covid Joint Interim Interview Protocol version 4 in force from October 2021

    Communication
  • 11 Nov 2021

    Communicating Sentences to Children – updated Crown Court Compendium Part II – Sentencing (published 31 August 2021)

    Communication
  • 19 Oct 2021

    YJLC Legal guide on Effective Participation and Fitness to Plead

    Effective participation
  • 19 Oct 2021

    YJLC Toolkit on Instructing an Expert

    Child witnesses
  • 11 Oct 2021

    Pre-recorded cross examination and re-examination for complainants in respect of sexual or modern slavery offences – pilot in four courts

    Article
  • 11 Oct 2021

    HMCTS Guidance to Parents and Guardians of children entering not guilty pleas

    Article
  • 15 Sep 2021

    Police must improve taser use now or risk losing legitimacy according to the IOPC

    Youth Justice
  • 3 Sep 2021

    Court of Appeal rules the London-wide lack of secure accommodation for children is unlawful

    Secure accomodation

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