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The Standing Committee for Youth Justice (SCYJ) works for reform of the youth justice system in England and Wales for the benefit of children and young people and the community at large.

18.11.11 - SCYJ opposes mandatory sentencing for teenagers18.11.11 - SCYJ opposes mandatory sentencing for teenagers

SCYJ has briefed Parliamentarians on Clause 128 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, opposing the use of near-mandatory imprisonment for 16-17 year olds convicted of one of the new offences created in Clause 128. Read the briefing.

7.10.11 - SCYJ responds to the Secure Estate Strategy consultation7.10.11 - SCYJ responds to the Secure Estate Strategy consultation

SCYJ has submitted evidence to the Justice Select Commmittee inquiry into the future of the Youth Justice Board and youth offending teams. Read the evidence. Enver Solomon, Chair of SCYJ, will give oral evidence to the Committee on 11 October.