Government Announces Pilot Scheme for Community Service “Rapid Response Force”
A new pilot scheme for rapid response community service as part of a new “Community Payback” initiative. However, could it cause more harm?
Increase in Reported Hate Crimes Prompts Police Response
Arrests for Recorded Hate Crime is on the increase. A combination of better recording methods is a factor – but what actually constitutes a hate crime?
Child Protection and the Youth Justice System
The Youth Justice System and child protection has come under scrutiny recently. We look at the findings and proposals for moving forward.
Report Questions Lack of Quality in Legal Representation of Youth Cases
A recent report raised concerns over the lack of quality in legal representation in youth cases, but how valid are these concerns?
The Sentencing of Young Offenders
The sentencing of young offenders is complex with many considerations. Here is a recent case study highlighting some of the considerations.
Calls for Greater Diversity in Juries
Greater diversity in juries has been called for following the verdict of a jury in the case of a racially-motivated murder in Birmingham…
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