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We are aware that children coming into contact with the criminal justice system may not...

Recommendation
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 to mental health support for all children and young people who need it. The Ministry should set out how this will be achieved and resourced. (Paragraph 54) Minimum age of criminal responsibility
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 10 February 2021. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.8 yrs
Report published 12 Nov 2020