Category: young offenders

Children and young people in custody – a fall in numbers, but little change otherwise – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 10th, 2012 in news, prisons, rehabilitation, statistics, young offenders by sally

“The number of children and young people in custody continues to fall, but little has changed in their perception of their treatment and conditions, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, publishing a thematic report, Children and Young People in Custody 2011-12: an analysis of the experiences of 15-18-year-olds in prison.”

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Ministry of Justice, 7th December 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ashfield teenage prisoners to begin legal battle – BBC News

Posted December 4th, 2012 in detention, judicial review, news, prisons, punishment, young offenders by sally

“Seven teenagers who claim they were punished unlawfully will begin a legal battle against a Bristol prison later.”

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BBC News, 4th December 2012

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Rehabilitation revolution – next steps announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 21st, 2012 in community service, legal aid, news, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, victims, young offenders by sally

“A rehabilitation revolution aimed at cutting crime, better educating troubled young people and offering real value to taxpayers was set out by the Secretary of State for Justice today [20 November].”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th November 2012

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Teenager who killed best friend in car crash jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 16th, 2012 in careless driving, homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

“A teenager who killed her best friend after crashing her car into a tree while ‘showing off’ has been jailed for six months, as their grieving families have to be separated by police in court.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th November 2012

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Schoolboy who disguised himself as old man to rob jewellers is jailed – The Guardian

Posted November 12th, 2012 in impersonation, news, robbery, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A schoolboy who wore a prosthetic disguise and hairpieces to carry out armed robberies has been sent to prison.”

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The Guardian, 11th November 2012

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The Victoria station killing verdict and the perils of applying joint enterprise – The Guardian

Posted October 26th, 2012 in gangs, joint enterprise, murder, news, young offenders by tracey

“Joint enterprise adds to the risk that the wrong people end up with convictions for murder. Reform of this law is needed.”

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The Guardian, 25th October 2012

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Change law that puts children in jail for minor offences, says report – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2012 in children, death in custody, imprisonment, news, young offenders by sally

“Minor offences by children should be treated as a public health issue and not as crimes, according to a new report revealing failings in the justice system have cost 190 lives in a decade.”

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The Guardian, 24th October 2012

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Victoria station killing: man convicted over Sofyen Belamouadden death – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2012 in conspiracy, grievous bodily harm, homicide, news, young offenders by sally

“The last teenager to stand trial for the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was hunted down at a central London railway station has been convicted of his killing.”

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The Guardian, 24th October 2012

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Young offenders should be screened for brain injuries – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2012 in criminal justice, mental health, news, young offenders by sally

“A report published on Friday makes some surprising and rather alarming claims. Apparently, 60% of young people in custody say they have experienced a traumatic brain injury. To put this figure into perspective, the incidence of brain injury is typically higher in the population under 25 than in older people, but recent research cited in the report suggests it is higher still for under-25s who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system.”

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The Guardian, 19th October 2012

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April Jones murder: teenager jailed over offensive Facebook posts – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2012 in internet, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A man who posted ‘despicable’ comments on his Facebook page about the missing five-year-old April Jones has been jailed for 12 weeks.”

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The Guardian, 8th October 2012

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Draft Code of Practice for Youth Conditional Cautions – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 4th, 2012 in cautions, codes of practice, consultations, news, pilot schemes, young offenders by sally

“This consultation paper invites views from interested parties on the draft Code of Practice for Youth Conditional Cautions under Section 48 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (that amends the Crime and Disorder Act 1998).Currently youth conditional cautions are only available for 16 and 17 year olds in five pilot areas.”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th October 2012

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Teenager jailed for life over fatal schoolboy fight

Posted September 21st, 2012 in evidence, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, video recordings, young offenders by tracey

“A 15-year-old boy has been given a life sentence for killing a schoolboy whose stabbing was recorded on his own mobile phone.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2012

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Jealous teenager who stabbed girlfriend 60 times jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted September 10th, 2012 in domestic violence, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

“A teenager brutally stabbed his 15-year-old girlfriend 60 times in her head, neck and upper chest with two different knives, following arguments over his jealousy. Andrew Hall, 18, who attended Stoke City academy, the youth development part of Stoke City Football Club, pleaded guilty to murder on Friday at Luton crown court. Judge Richard Foster jailed him for life, with a minimum of 10 years.”

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The Guardian, 7th September 2012

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Fewer youths jailed for knife crimes – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2012 in news, offensive weapons, sentencing, statistics, young offenders by tracey

“Youths caught carrying knives are less likely to be jailed than a year ago, official figures have shown, putting immediate pressure on the new Justice Secretary to make sentences tougher.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2012

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Julie Sheriff Afro comb murder: Girl detained for 10 years – BBC News

Posted August 29th, 2012 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

“A 16-year-old girl has been detained for a minimum of 10 years after she was found guilty of murdering a teenager with an Afro comb.”

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BBC News, 28th August 2012

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Teenager jailed for breaking into parents’ home to steal £7,500 – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 10th, 2012 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

“A teenager has been jailed for breaking into her wealthy parents’ home and stealing £7,500 cash from their bedroom, after the judge told her he wanted to give her a ‘short sharp shock’.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2012

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Rioters who looted Notting Hill restaurant given long jail sentences – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2012 in conspiracy, news, recidivists, robbery, sentencing, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

“Rioters who rampaged across west London for four hours, attacking a lone shopkeeper and robbing diners at a Michelin-starred restaurant, have been given some of the harshest sentences for crimes committed during last August’s UK riots.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Teenager who throttled and beat girl detained indefinitely – The Guardian

Posted July 30th, 2012 in assault, grievous bodily harm, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, video recordings, young offenders by sally

“A teenage boy who throttled a 10-year-old girl as she played in a street and repeatedly beat her around the head so viciously he could have killed her has been locked up indefinitely.”

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The Guardian, 27th July 2012

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Connor Hodgson detained for Stockton attack on girl, 10 – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2012 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, wounding, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who throttled, punched and kicked a 10-year-old Teesside girl might never be released back into the community, a judge has said.”

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BBC News, 27th July 2012

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Julie Sheriff Afro comb murder trial: Girl found guilty – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A girl has been convicted of murdering a teenager who died five months after she was attacked with an Afro comb.”

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BBC News, 27th July 2012

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