Turning 18: Delays, Transitions, and Sentencing
Date: Monday 7th December 2026
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Cost: £120 | £60 for YJLC Members. Contact [email protected] for membership information or members' discount code.
Join our online workshop to learn how to achieve the best possible outcomes for children who turn 18 whilst in contact with the criminal legal system.
We will cover the law and guidance applicable to this group of young people at all stages of the system including:
- the availability of Out of Court Resolutions and their criminal records implications ;
- which Court should deal with the cases of children who turn 18;
- bail and remand decisions and processes for children on the cusp of turning 18 and those who turn 18;
- sentencing options for children who turn 18 prior to and during the course of their sentence;
- notification requirements and turning 18;
- the rules on reporting restrictions for children and young adults.
Our facilitators are a source of expertise on the law, best practice and how to get outstanding outcomes for children. At these small sessions the facilitator will nurture conversation between the attendees enabling peer learning and rich discussion about the different issues arising around England & Wales.
About the facilitator: Robbie Eyles
Robbie is a specialist youth justice solicitor. He primarily works on YJLC's advice line, providing free, specialist legal advice and support to children, carers, and practitioners on issues relating to youth justice law and practice. Robbie also regularly trains youth justice services, solicitors, barristers and other professionals on youth justice law, has written YJLC's legal guides and contributed to the upcoming edition of the book Youth Justice Law and Practice.
Alongside his YJLC work, Robbie practices as a solicitor at Just for Kids Law part-time, where he has worked since March 2020, representing children and young people in criminal proceedings. He is passionate about the impact a lawyer can have on a young person's life and seeks to work in a trauma-informed and strengths-based manner.
Robbie has particular expertise in child criminal exploitation and the rights of undocumented migrant children; he has published two academic articles on the latter subject in peer-reviewed journals.
“Clear, practical, and relevant. Essential for anyone working with children in the youth justice system.”
— Past Participant
Cost £120 | £60 for YJLC Members
Contact [email protected] for membership information.