MoJ review outlines ‘devolution' for London and closer scrutiny of YOTs

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, August 6, 2013

A Ministry of Justice review recommends the Youth Justice Board retains its young person remit and quasi-independent status, but shifts focus to performance monitoring of youth offending teams.

Review highlights the government’s commitment to keeping the YJB as a quango and draws a line under speculation that the organisation’s remit would be extended to include young adults. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by model
Review highlights the government’s commitment to keeping the YJB as a quango and draws a line under speculation that the organisation’s remit would be extended to include young adults. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by model

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