16th Report - Children and young people in custody
Select Committee
Justice Committee
HC 922
10 February 2021
Government response
11th Special Report - Children and Young People in Custody (Part 2): The Youth Secure Estate and Resettlement: Government Response to the Committee’s Sixteenth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 19 Apr 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 53
Substantial concern has been expressed to us about use of force against children and young...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Justice
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 113
It is essential that children have access to appropriate Employment, Training and Education services when...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Justice
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 126
It is apparent that accommodation is a significant problem for some children being release from...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Justice
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