How will the The Criminal Justice Bill and Sentencing Bill impact children?

Amrit Virdi
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Changes to the youth justice system implemented through the Criminal Justice Bill and the Sentencing Bill include £2,500 fines for non-attendance at sentencing hearings for under-18s convicted of the most serious crimes. CYP Now looks at which other measures could impact the youth justice system.

A range of legislation affecting children has been introduced via the new bills. Picture: Adobe Stock/ bibiphoto
A range of legislation affecting children has been introduced via the new bills. Picture: Adobe Stock/ bibiphoto

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