Children and young people in custody

Justice Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 2 Jun 2020 Closed: 29 Apr 2021 Parliament page
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38 Recommendations
7 Conclusions
2 Reports
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Recommendations & Conclusions
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1 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Although fewer children enter the youth justice system than used to be the case, those...
Although fewer children enter the youth justice system than used to be the case, those who do are more complex individuals. The cohort includes children who have mental health or substance misuse issues. Some have previously been excluded from school; … Read more
Government Response
The government welcomes the recommendation, stating a whole-system approach for vulnerable children is already embedded in the youth justice system through multi-agency working and frameworks like SECURE STAIRS. The Ministry of Justice and YJB will continue to work with partners to build on this system.
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2 Conclusion Acknowledged
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We recognise the important role that out-of-court disposals, both formal and informal, play in diverting...
We recognise the important role that out-of-court disposals, both formal and informal, play in diverting children from formal criminal justice processes and consider them an integral part of the youth justice system. We note that data collection on the effectiveness … Read more
Government Response
The government recognizes the importance of out-of-court disposals in preventing children from entering the criminal justice system and welcomes the Committee's attention to this area.
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3 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and Youth Justice Board work together to start...
We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and Youth Justice Board work together to start collecting data centrally on non-statutory, informal diversion schemes, including (but not limited to) data on how many complete a diversion scheme, the impact on reoffending, … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees more data collection is needed and states the YJB has been collecting data on Community Resolutions and other informal outcomes with YOT intervention since April 2020. They will explore publishing this data once a full year of quality data has been collated, though they note limitations in the data's scope.
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4 Recommendation Acknowledged
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We agree with the Chief Inspector of Probation’s recommendation that a national evaluation of the...
We agree with the Chief Inspector of Probation’s recommendation that a national evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of out-of-court disposals be carried out. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice commission such an evaluation, which should consider the impact … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees more understanding is needed regarding out-of-court disposals, noting that the YJB's data collection work and previous evaluations will improve understanding, but it does not commit to commissioning a new national evaluation as recommended.
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5 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We note that there are inconsistencies in the provision and practice of diversion schemes across...
We note that there are inconsistencies in the provision and practice of diversion schemes across England and Wales. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and Youth Justice Board work together to set out national guidance on out-of-court disposal work. … Read more
Government Response
The government states that statutory guidance for youth out-of-court disposals already exists and is kept under review. The YJB has also published additional guidance, which is currently undergoing revision, and hosts a resource hub with best practice examples.
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6 Recommendation Rejected
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
There is significant support for diversion and demand for informal, non-statutory services.
There is significant support for diversion and demand for informal, non-statutory services. For diversion schemes to function well, they need to be sufficiently funded. Investment in upstream service provision should be prioritised. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice work … Read more
Government Response
The government states it has no current plans to review YOT funding levels, rejecting the recommendation. However, it acknowledges the importance of pre-court diversionary work and mentions ongoing efforts to gather data and better understand such work through a YJB project.
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7 Recommendation Acknowledged
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We agree with the Ministry of Justice’s priority of diverting children away from the criminal...
We agree with the Ministry of Justice’s priority of diverting children away from the criminal justice system and support early intervention work such as Liaison and Diversion schemes. We are aware that Youth Liaison and Diversion schemes may not be … Read more
Government Response
NHS England and NHS Improvement welcome the recommendation and will consider the merits of undertaking a process evaluation of Youth Liaison and Diversion schemes. They are also developing plans to establish pathfinder areas to identify and promote good practice in 2021-22.
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8 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We are aware that children coming into contact with the criminal justice system may not...
We are aware that children coming into contact with the criminal justice system may not meet the criteria for generic child and adolescent mental health services, despite presenting with multiple needs. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice increase access … Read more
Government Response
The government recognizes the importance of this issue and references the NHS Long Term Plan, which aims to expand mental health services to an additional 345,000 children and young people by 2023/24. The Ministry of Justice will work with partners to ensure children have access to needed support.
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9 Conclusion Rejected
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is a contentious issue with substantial...
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is a contentious issue with substantial arguments in favour both of the status quo age of 10 and an increase in that age. We are not persuaded that it should be … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects the idea of reviewing the age of criminal responsibility, stating it has no current plans to do so and believes the current age of 10 is appropriate for children to differentiate between bad and serious wrongdoing.
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10 Recommendation Rejected
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We recommend that the Ministry review the age of criminal responsibility, considering the data available...
We recommend that the Ministry review the age of criminal responsibility, considering the data available from Scotland and from broadly comparable European and other jurisdictions in which the age is higher than 10 at which it stands in England and … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects the recommendation to review the age of criminal responsibility, stating it has no plans to change it and believes children aged 10 and over can differentiate between bad and serious wrongdoing.
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11 Recommendation Acknowledged
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We are aware of the work the Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service have...
We are aware of the work the Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service have done since publication of the Lammy Review to address disproportionality. The youth justice population has changed considerably in the past 10 years, but children from … Read more
Government Response
The government shares concerns about disproportionality and commits to understanding and tackling it, stating this is a mainstream responsibility with resources integrated throughout. They refer to existing data publications but do not commit to providing new detailed research or a specific breakdown of allocated resources.
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12 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
It is not clear whether diversion schemes disproportionately benefit White children compared with their BAME...
It is not clear whether diversion schemes disproportionately benefit White children compared with their BAME counterparts, nonetheless, the figures on first- time entrants to the system are concerning. Without centrally collected data on diversion rates, we cannot gain an accurate … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees more data collection is needed and states the YJB has been collecting data on Community Resolutions and informal outcomes, including age, sex, and ethnicity, since April 2020. They will explore publishing this data once a full year of quality data is collated.
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13 Recommendation Accepted in Part
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
BAME children are disproportionately remanded to custody and some of the children remanded to custody,...
BAME children are disproportionately remanded to custody and some of the children remanded to custody, will not then go on to receive a custodial sentence. The Youth Justice Board should update the Committee on the findings of their commissioned research. … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts disproportionality is a concern and commits to sharing the YJB's commissioned research findings on ethnic disproportionality in remand and sentencing, which aims to provide the requested explanation and data, once published. It notes judicial training on unconscious bias is under review and will continue to assess effective approaches to prevent bias in decision-making.
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14 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We note that the number of children on remand is high and that two thirds...
We note that the number of children on remand is high and that two thirds of children given a remand to youth detention accommodation did not subsequently receive a custodial sentence. Multiple factors appear to contribute to these numbers: an … Read more
Government Response
The government provides details on its ongoing review into the use of custodial remand for children, outlining an initial suite of recommendations focusing on data, practice, community provision, and disproportionality. Publication of the final report is planned for spring 2021.
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15 Recommendation Deferred
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We were concerned to hear reports of children being remanded to custody pending psychiatric reports.
We were concerned to hear reports of children being remanded to custody pending psychiatric reports. Evidence received suggested that this is unnecessary and potentially damaging for a child. We ask the Ministry of Justice to set out how many children … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts in principle that prison should not be used for mental health assessments and recognizes the need for a timely pathway to transfer people to healthcare settings. However, it states that significant further work is needed before legislative change can be introduced and does not provide the requested data on children sent to custody.
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16 Recommendation Rejected
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Referral Orders may be appropriate in some circumstances, but there appears to be consensus that...
Referral Orders may be appropriate in some circumstances, but there appears to be consensus that more flexible sentencing options would be beneficial. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice review current sentencing options for children with a view to introducing … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects a review of sentencing options for first-time offenders, stating that Referral Orders already provide an effective tool and are more effective at reducing reoffending than Youth Rehabilitation Orders. It does not believe there is evidence to warrant a review.
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17 Recommendation Deferred
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We agree that the introduction of a feedback loop between the Youth Court (magistrates and...
We agree that the introduction of a feedback loop between the Youth Court (magistrates and district judges) and Youth Offending Teams and the young person may help improve transparency and support rehabilitation. The Ministry of Justice should review current sentencing … Read more
Government Response
The government is aware of the value of feedback loops and will explore problem-solving approaches in the youth justice system, including building an evidence base for wider use of panels. It notes that feedback loops already exist for Referral Orders and through innovative local arrangements, and is actively considering how to best support these approaches.
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18 Recommendation Accepted in Part
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Delays have a fundamental impact on all those involved in proceedings.
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 … Read more
Government Response
The government provides data on youth outstanding cases up to June 2020 and details the work of the Youth Justice Working Group, established to reduce COVID-19 delays and backlogs. It reports that recovery plans have enabled youth courts to conclude more cases than received since July 2020.
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19 Recommendation Rejected
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Under the principle that punishments should fit crimes, we are concerned that children who turn...
Under the principle that punishments should fit crimes, we are concerned that children who turn 18 while waiting for proceedings against them to begin are then dealt with and sentenced as adults. In particular, this is alarming when it happens … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects legislating to automatically deal with those who turn 18 in the youth justice system, arguing that age and maturity are already considered in sentencing and that efforts are underway to clear court backlogs and prioritise youth cases.
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20 Conclusion Acknowledged
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Children and young people going through the court system have very distinct needs, many having...
Children and young people going through the court system have very distinct needs, many having neurodevelopmental and communication needs. They may not fully understand proceedings. Every opportunity must be made to ensure that children are not unfairly disadvantaged; everyone should … Read more
Government Response
The government recognizes the importance of supporting children in the justice system. It is considering the feasibility of Law Commission recommendations on intermediaries for defendants and highlights existing support for children provided by YOTs and YJB guidance.
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21 Recommendation Deferred
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
We agree with the Royal Colleges’ recommendation that the Registered Intermediary Scheme be made available...
We agree with the Royal Colleges’ recommendation that the Registered Intermediary Scheme be made available to vulnerable child defendants. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice set out how it will extend this scheme to ensure that children have access … Read more
Government Response
The government is currently considering the feasibility of extending the Registered Intermediary Scheme to vulnerable child defendants as part of a review of intermediary provision. It states that Youth Offending Teams currently support all children throughout the criminal justice process with robust guidance.
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22 Recommendation Deferred
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
The youth criminal justice system can be complex to navigate for children and young people,...
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 … Read more
Government Response
The government states that direct recruitment to the youth magistracy has been considered but not pursued due to insufficient caseload, though they will continue to explore its benefits. They are aware of peer advocates working with YOTs but do not commit to enabling an increased role in the youth court system.
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23 Conclusion Acknowledged
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We reiterate the importance of data collection here; backlogs have a knock-on effect on the...
We reiterate the importance of data collection here; backlogs have a knock-on effect on the system, and it is imperative that we understand what the current situation looks like if we are to address it going forward.
Government Response
The government provides youth outstanding case data up to June 2020 but notes that official statistics post-June 2020 and 2019-2020 timeliness statistics are unavailable due to the pandemic. It details work by the Youth Justice Working Group to address backlogs, stating that youth courts have concluded more cases than received since July 2020.
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24 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every area of the criminal justice system, including youth justice.
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 … Read more
Government Response
The government provided a table of outstanding youth cases in magistrates’ and Crown Courts from January to June 2020. They also detailed steps being taken, including a Youth Justice Working Group and recovery plans, which have led to youth courts concluding more cases than received since July 2020.
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25 Recommendation Accepted
12th Report: Children and Young Pe…
Covid-19 has necessitated a shift to remote hearings, but we have heard concerns from witnesses...
Covid-19 has necessitated a shift to remote hearings, but we have heard concerns from witnesses about their use. We accept that this is a necessary interim measure in response to the pandemic, but the Ministry of Justice should set out … Read more
Government Response
The government highlights existing guidance and arrangements for remote hearings to support parties. It confirms that the Ministry of Justice and HMCTS are conducting an evaluation of remote hearing impacts, with findings due in spring 2021, and are working to address COVID-19 backlogs in youth courts.
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1 Recommendation Deferred
16th Report - Children and young p…
Throughout this inquiry, we have heard of significant concerns about the use of separation across...
Throughout this inquiry, we have heard of significant concerns about the use of separation across the youth estate - the effect it has on the individual and on the institution itself. Concerns around the use of separation in the youth … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the need to collect and publish data on separation in YOIs, stating it has been capturing data since December 2019 and expects to begin publishing this data quarterly from the 2022/23 financial year onwards, pending a policy review.
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2 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
The findings of HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ report on separation are serious and echo much...
The findings of HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ report on separation are serious and echo much of what has been reported in evidence to us and in other publications. We are concerned about differences in practice across the estate. The Ministry … Read more
Government Response
The government details immediate actions already taken by the YCS, including introducing a national single point of contact and publishing an action plan in January 2020, and states that a taskforce was established to review the separation model, with work progressing on a new framework.
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3 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
We note the frustration of HM Inspectorate of Prisons about the extent to which its...
We note the frustration of HM Inspectorate of Prisons about the extent to which its recommendations for action are implemented, and the pace of implementation. That said, we welcome the Government’s commitment to develop a new policy framework on separation … Read more
Government Response
The government expects the new consistent policy framework for separation across the youth secure estate to be published by August, with immediate implementation to follow.
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4 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
A significant proportion of children in custody have a mental health need.
A significant proportion of children in custody have a mental health need. The Secure Stairs model is a welcome development, but we are disappointed to hear that children are sometimes held in custody because of an absence of appropriate mental … Read more
Government Response
The government outlines existing partnerships and mechanisms with NHSE&I to ensure appropriate placement and states that a revised procedure for transfers under the Mental Health Act will be published by NHSE&I in spring 2021, while committing to continued collaborative work.
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5 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
Self-harm across the youth secure estate is alarmingly high.
Self-harm across the youth secure estate is alarmingly high. There has been a welcome reduction in consecutive months since January, but self-harm is at the highest level in the last five years. The Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service … Read more
Government Response
The government describes its existing multi-disciplinary approach within the Framework for Integrated Care, ongoing efforts to build staff skills, and monthly review of self-harm data using central management information to understand trends and prevent self-harm.
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6 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
The Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service must also seek to understand why self-harm...
The Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service must also seek to understand why self-harm appears to have reduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what can be learned from that.
Government Response
The government agrees to understand why self-harm reduced and states it has commissioned a Covid-19 Research and Evaluation Programme, with the final report due in late spring 2021, to better understand these lessons.
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7 Conclusion Acknowledged
16th Report - Children and young p…
Substantial concern has been expressed to us about use of force against children and young...
Substantial concern has been expressed to us about use of force against children and young people across the youth custodial estate, and we note that sanctioned use of 42 Children and Young People in Custody (part 2): The Youth Secure … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the increase in restrictive physical intervention, particularly for complex girls, and outlines ongoing efforts including a forthcoming Girls Strategy, improved data capture, the planned removal of pain-inducing techniques from the MMPR syllabus, and an independent review panel to scrutinise use of force.
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8 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Custody Service set out the...
We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Custody Service set out the reasons why use of force is rising in youth custodial institutions and what steps are being taken to ensure that any such use is necessary … Read more
Government Response
The government explains the rise in use of force is partly due to complex girls and outlines steps including developing a Girls Strategy, improving data capture for different levels of force, planning the removal of pain-inducing techniques, and establishing an independent review panel for monthly scrutiny.
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9 Conclusion Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
Techniques specifically designed to cause pain to children should never be used as routine methods...
Techniques specifically designed to cause pain to children should never be used as routine methods of managing offenders. Any use of such techniques should always be a last resort in the interests of safety from physical harm. None the less, … Read more
Government Response
The government states it committed to removing pain-inducing techniques from the MMPR syllabus and aims to achieve this by the summer, supported by staff training for full implementation across all sites.
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10 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome the Government’s commitment to remove pain-inducing techniques from the MMPR training manual and...
We welcome the Government’s commitment to remove pain-inducing techniques from the MMPR training manual and to focus it on behaviour management and restraint. We are disappointed that, six months after Charlie Taylor recommended this change, there is no indication of … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to removing pain-inducing techniques from the MMPR syllabus by the summer, stating that a review has concluded and mandatory refresher training has been updated to focus on de-escalation and behaviour management.
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11 Recommendation Accepted in Part
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to implement in full the remainder of David...
We welcome the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to implement in full the remainder of David Lammy’s recommendations within the next 12 months. The Ministry should set out what resource has been allocated to this piece of work. We recommend that … Read more
Government Response
The government highlights its commitment to the Lammy Review, detailing updates and launching the Race Action Programme with a 20-strong team and £100,000 in funding for BAME-led organizations, but does not provide the requested full and detailed timetable for implementation or a comprehensive outline of resources for broader disproportionality reduction.
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12 Recommendation Accepted in Part
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome development of the secure school model and agree with the Minister for Justice,...
We welcome development of the secure school model and agree with the Minister for Justice, Lucy Frazer QC MP, that this offers an opportunity to reform the existing estate to better meet the needs of the children it holds. It … Read more
Government Response
The government explains delays are due to complex legal and regulatory issues for this innovative model, and outlines ongoing work like appointing a constructor and commencing renovation by the end of the year, but only states they "continue to work towards" the late 2022 opening rather than guaranteeing it.
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13 Recommendation Deferred
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome the Government’s long-term ambition to replace YOIs and STCs with secure schools, but...
We welcome the Government’s long-term ambition to replace YOIs and STCs with secure schools, but we are concerned about the level of commitment demonstrated in achieving this aim, given the length of time it has taken to develop a single … Read more
Government Response
The government maintains its long-term ambition to replace YOIs and STCs with secure schools but states this will take time, and they will update the Committee on a timetable and further investment when more information is available.
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14 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome the Government’s commitment to reform the rest of the estate, but we are...
We welcome the Government’s commitment to reform the rest of the estate, but we are concerned that the youth estate in its current form is not meeting the needs of the children being held. We have heard about high levels … Read more
Government Response
The government details reforms since the Taylor Review, including the introduction of Youth Justice Specialist roles with 201 officers qualified, ongoing refurbishments with in-room showers and technology, and £7m secured for youth secure estate maintenance in 2021/22.
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15 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
We welcome the recent announcement that officers working in youth custody will become Youth Justice...
We welcome the recent announcement that officers working in youth custody will become Youth Justice Specialists after completing degree-level training, but we remain concerned about staff turnover in the youth estate, and the effect that staffing difficulties have on day-to-day … Read more
Government Response
The government outlines its workforce strategy, highlighting the Youth Justice Specialist role with 201 qualified officers, and confirms an ongoing internal review into staff turnover in the youth secure estate, with a provisional reporting date of June 30, 2021.
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16 Recommendation Acknowledged
16th Report - Children and young p…
It is essential that children have access to appropriate Employment, Training and Education services when...
It is essential that children have access to appropriate Employment, Training and Education services when they leave custody, not least to reduce the risk and the rate of reoffending. The Ministry of Justice, Youth Custody Service and Youth Justice Board … Read more
Government Response
The government welcomes the recommendation and commits to continuing multi-agency working with the YCS and YJB, stating it is also working towards commissioning a new educational service for under-18 YOIs to improve learning outcomes.
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17 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
Collaboration between agencies is imperative if children’s resettlement needs are to be met during their...
Collaboration between agencies is imperative if children’s resettlement needs are to be met during their time in custody and followed through to the community. We recognise that the quality and ease of collaboration between agencies may vary between establishments and … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges duplication and states they will foster multi-agency working and co-produce single, coordinated resettlement plans with children and young people following their Formulation, which is currently in the development stage.
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18 Recommendation Acknowledged
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It is apparent that accommodation is a significant problem for some children being release from...
It is apparent that accommodation is a significant problem for some children being release from custody. It is unacceptable that a child should not know until the day of their release where they will live the day after. We agree … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the importance of suitable accommodation and the need for collaborative work, stating it is currently exploring policy options through stakeholder engagement to address these issues.
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19 Conclusion Accepted
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We welcome the work being done to improve transition planning, and we note that work...
We welcome the work being done to improve transition planning, and we note that work is under way in the Ministry of Justice on how best to manage transition into adult custodial settings for those who turn 18. While cut-off … Read more
Government Response
The government confirms the Youth Custody Service is producing a 'Transitions of young people from youth to adult custody' Policy Framework, aiming to publish it later this year, and HMPPS is collaborating to improve the national transition process, with an ongoing pilot and interim oversight model in place.
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20 Recommendation Accepted
16th Report - Children and young p…
While some transition planning may take place before a young person leaves the youth estate,...
While some transition planning may take place before a young person leaves the youth estate, we are not convinced that the adult estate is sufficiently equipped to support all those who make that move. We recommend that the Ministry of … Read more
Government Response
The government is producing a ‘Transitions of young people from youth to adult custody’ Policy Framework, aiming to publish it later this year with implementation details. It also details ongoing work with HMPPS, including a pilot program, and interim central oversight to support young people during transitions.
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Government Response AI assessment · 45 of 38 classified
Accepted 21
Accepted in Part 4
Acknowledged 9
Deferred 6
Rejected 5
Total 38 recs + 7 conclusions
Correspondence 13 letters
8 Sep 2021 To committee Letter from Alex Chalk MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, dated 31 August 2021, regarding update on Report on Children and Young people in custody
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28 Apr 2021 To committee Letter from Alex Chalk MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, dated 26 April 2021, regarding Children and Young People in Custody (part 2)
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9 Sep 2020 Written evidence from Magistrates Association
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23 Jul 2020 Written evidence from The Association of Youth Offending Team Managers
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21 Jul 2020 Written evidence from JUSTICE
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21 Jul 2020 Written evidence from Youth Justice Board
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21 Jul 2020 Written evidence from UK National Preventive Mechanism
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21 Jul 2020 Written evidence from Royal College of Psychiatrists
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21 Jul 2020 Written evidence from EQUAL
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15 Jul 2020 Written evidence from the Children's Commissioner
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8 Jul 2020 Written evidence from Royal College of Psychiatrists
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24 Jun 2020 To committee Letter from Lucy Frazer QC MP, Minister of State for Justice, dated 17 June 2020 on Secure Schools Programme
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23 Jun 2020 To committee Letter from Lucy Frazer QC MP, Minister of State for Justice, dated 17 June 2020, on Youth Custody Reports
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