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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.

  • 17 Mar 2021

    “Leniency” in Sentencing? Court of Appeal rejects AG reference attempting to increase a sentence it argues was unduly lenient

    Attorney General's Reference (AG's Reference)
  • 12 Mar 2021

    The sentencing of young adults: a distinct group requiring a distinct approach

    Sentencing
  • 11 Mar 2021

    JUSTICE report: Report finds misunderstanding of Drill music is leading to unfair convictions

    Article
  • 9 Mar 2021

    New Bench Book for Youth Defendants in the Crown Court

    Crown Court
  • 8 Mar 2021

    Magistrates’ Association Maturity Report – a better understanding of maturity is needed

    Effective participation
  • 4 Mar 2021

    V.C.L and A.N v The United Kingdom: A positive step forward for victims of Modern Day Slavery

    Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
  • 24 Feb 2021

    Court of Appeal case: Sentencing may be complex but the core principles of youth justice are not

    Sentencing
  • 18 Feb 2021

    Revised Drugs Sentencing Guidelines from the Sentencing Council – clear reminder to Sentencers of racial disparity in sentences

    Article
  • 17 Feb 2021

    Government response to the Justice Committee report ‘Children and young people in custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system’ – radical change remains unlikely

    Youth Justice
  • 17 Feb 2021

    Justice Committee report on children and young people in custody: The youth secure estate and resettlement

    Article
  • 11 Feb 2021

    AG’s Guidelines on Disclosure – too much discretion in the hands of investigators?

    Police
  • 9 Feb 2021

    HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ Report on Children in Custody – serious cause for concern

    Article

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