The Ministry of Justice is developing a modern youth justice system with emphasis on diversionary and community cautions for low-level offenders, including a proposed duty on police forces to establish diversion schemes. A draft Code of Practice is being developed to set minimum standards for diversion schemes across England and Wales.
The government sets out its reforms and plans to modernise the youth justice system.
UIN: HCWS1334 Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and reform the youth justice system so that it is fit for the future.The youth justice system in England and …
UIN: HLWS1336 My honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards MP) has today made the following statement:"Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and refor...
A consultation seeking views on the draft Code of Practice for Diversionary and Community Cautions.
In response to: Diversionary and Community Cautions Draft Code of Practice
A consultation seeking views on the draft Code of Practice for Diversionary and Community Cautions.
The government response to the recommendations on children on remand made by the Independent Inquiry into child sexual abuse in 2019.
Cross government agreement to improve outcomes for women in or at risk of contact with the Criminal Justice System.
Delays have a fundamental impact on all those involved in proceedings. The Ministry of Justice and HMCTS should set out what is being done to specifically address delays in the youth justice system and manage any existing backlogs. The Ministry …
The youth criminal justice system can be complex to navigate for children and young people, particularly as children reach court proceedings. We recommend that direct recruitment to the youth magistracy be introduced, which would allow magistrates to specialise in the …
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every area of the criminal justice system, including youth justice. The Committee appreciate that Covid-19 has presented 50 Children and Young People in Custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system the youth courts …
UIN: HCWS302 Youth offending has fallen – to 38.4% in the latest youth justice statistics – thanks to successive governments’ efforts to improve education, social care and mental health support. Clear guidance to the judiciary that custody should be an …
Government response to the Justice Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2016-17: The treatment of young adults in the Criminal Justice System.