The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is too low. The lowest in Europe. Great to see the issues discussed in yesterday’s @thetimes article. There is nothing in the neuroscience evidence that suggests you can, suddenly at 10, understand and be responsible for your actions in the criminal legal system. Thanks to those campaigning, including @sjblakemore and one of our directors @YJLCUK Aika Stephenson @Justforkidslaw for the age to be raised.

RT @DrKathyHampson: Youth justice stats - some don't look good...increases in offending after custody, increases of custody use (is this du…

RT @CRAE_official: Important report further highlighting the crisis in harmful child prisons. It calls for custody to be used only as a l…

As an organisation, YJLC are delighted to be supported by @RSfoundation This amazing organisation is dedicated to helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds break down barriers to success, find their voice, and realise their true potential in the world. We are really grateful for their generous sponsorship of the YJLC Summit 2025 Collaborating with Children- Applying Child First Principles in Practice and we looking forward to welcoming RSFs Chair of Trustees, Clive Ellington, as a speaker.

RT @TransformJust1: 🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Are our courts capable of dealing with vulnerable children? Aika Stephenson @Justforkidslaw & @daniellej…

RT @gardencourtlaw: 📣The #Manchester10 Appeal: Judgment Expected in January 2025📣 The Manchester 10 Appeals against convictions & sentence…

RT @UCLAlumni4Pal: We attended both days of the #Manchester10 appeals hearing and hoping for the most caring outcome despite the violence o…

new open access article - Power in the courtroom: Judicial perspectives on care-experienced girls and women in court @CJJFitzpatrick

An afternoon of online PSR and Sentencing training for @plymouthcc Youth Justice Service with our highly experienced trainer @MelStooks @GTStewartSols covering everything from the sentencing guidelines and how to use them in reports to tricky cases including dangerousness and knife offences #youthjustice #sentencing #youthsentencing #childfirst

RT @lacooper01: Great to be at the inaugural meeting of the APPG on children in police custody @MichelleWelshMP @BevanMiranda the inquiry &…

Delays have a particularly harsh impact on children, significantly harming their life chances at a critical stage of development. These delays make it harder for them to move forward and break free from the criminal legal system.

Meanwhile up with Newcastle YJS @NewcastleCC we are training the team on Court Bail & Remand #childfirst #youthjustice thanks once again to our experienced trainer Ruth Hamann McGregor, travelling across the country empowering YJS teams with the knowledge they need to feel confident throughout criminal proceedings

RT @mcys_mmu: Great to see our own @HannahLSmithson talking at @YJLCUK seminar with @ThomasDLang about participatory youth practice. Eviden…

@ThomasDLang Head of Manchester YJS is explaining how the framework has been embedded in practice within local level Youth Justice Services regionally. The service uses positive, strength-based approaches to support society's most underserved and vulnerable children. Thomas has taken the lead in developing a trauma-responsive workforce to respond to tackling child criminal exploitation and serious violence.

RT @StopWatchUK: Stop and search power ineffective and should be scrapped, says report (@thetimes)

YJLC training co-delivered with young people gives pupil barristers at Garden Court Chambers an opportunity to explain the law and process to children and to get their direct feedback. Communicating with children effectively is an essential part of providing children with adequate legal advice. Training delivered by @MelStooks @GTStewartSols @YPATweet and Katya Moran @YJLCUK

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