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Legal Update: The age of criminal responsibility

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  • Tuesday, June 25, 2013
    • | CYP Now
The age of criminal responsibility of 10 years old in England and Wales has drawn criticism from MPs and the UN, says Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Children to lose court anonymity at 18

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  • Wednesday, April 9, 2014
    • | CYP Now
Children could be deterred from giving evidence in court cases and young offenders could have their rehabilitation harmed as a result of a legal ruling that will allow them to be named publicly once they turn 18.

Munby calls for integration of youth and family courts

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  • Thursday, November 2, 2017
    • | CYP Now
The highest-ranking family judge in England and Wales has called for a major shake-up of courts that hear cases involving children by amalgamating them into a single court that considers both criminal and welfare issues.

Inspectors praise 'model' youth custody unit

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  • Tuesday, February 4, 2014
    • | CYP Now
A specialist youth custody unit designed to support some of the most troubled and vulnerable young people in the country has been praised by inspectors for the level of care it provides.

Fears for children's safety as youth jails near capacity

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  • Thursday, August 18, 2011
    • | CYP Now
The Ministry of Justice has refused to confirm fears that youth jails have reached capacity or outline its contingency plans to deal with the situation amid concerns that children's lives are being put in danger through overcrowding.

Future ADCS president warns of challenge to save DCS role

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  • Wednesday, January 14, 2015
    • | CYP Now
Directors of children's services (DCSs) face a fight to protect their role, with more than half now responsible for other directorates or services, the vice president-elect of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has warned.

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