News
25.02.10 - SCYJ responds to The Bradley Report and Healthy Children, Safer Communities
SCYJ has responded to the Bradley review (regarding people with mental health issues and learning difficulties in the criminal justice system) and to the government strategy Healthy Children, Safer Communities. In our response we make a number of recommendations for the improvement of the youth justice system and its treatment of vulnerable children and young people. Download the response.
24.02.10 - SCYJ praised in New Philanthropy Capital report
SCYJ's lobbying work has been praised in new report Trial and Error: Children and young people in trouble with the law, a guide for charities and funders, by New Philanthropy Capital, a consultancy and thinktank dedicated to helping funders and charities to achieve a greater impact. A copy of the report can be downloaded here (external link) (registration required)
26.01.10 - SCYJ chair gives evidence to Crime and Security Bill Committee
Sally Ireland, SCYJ Chair, today gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee of the House of Commons examining the Crime and Security Bill, outlining SCYJ's concerns regarding the provisions on 'injunctions against gang-related violence'. The evidence can be read here (external link).
22.01.10 - SCYJ opposes naming of Edlington brothers
SCYJ has opposed the 'naming and shaming' of the two boys sentenced this week at Sheffield Crown Court in the Edlington case. Read the press release.
15.12.09 - SCYJ expresses concern over funding of social workers in YOIs
Sally Ireland, Chair of SCYJ, today wrote to youth justice ministers to express SCYJ's concern over the continued lack of commitment to funding of social workers in Young Offenders' Institutions (YOIs). Read the letter.
SCYJ responds to Council of Europe's draft guidelines on child-friendly justice
The Council of Europe is developing international guidelines on child-friendly justice - see www.coe.int/childjustice (external link). SCYJ has responded to the draft guidelines. Read the response.
Sentencing Advisory Panel warned of 'scaled approach risks'
SCYJ has responded to the Sentencing Advisory Panel's consultation on Principles of Sentencing for Youths. While welcoming some of the SAP's proposals, SCYJ warned of the dangers of relying on the Youth Justice Board's ‘scaled approach'. Read the response
SCYJ calls for decriminalisation of child victims of sexual exploitation
In its briefing on Part 2 of the Policing and Crime Bill for House of Lords Committee stage, SCYJ has suggested an amendment that would abolish the power to prosecute children for prostitution. Read the briefing
