Laughing gas crash driver who killed his friends jailed for nine years – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been jailed for more than nine years for causing the death of three of his friends by dangerous driving after inhaling nitrous oxide.’

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The Guardian, 18th December 2024

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UK’s youngest knife killers’ sentences increased – BBC News

‘The UK’s youngest knife murderers have had the minimum terms of their life sentences increased for the killing of Shawn Seesahai.’

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BBC News, 19th December 2024

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Addressing Racial Disparity in the Youth Justice System – A Critical Analysis – Mountford Chambers

‘Fatima Jama examines the report by Revolving Doors which reviews good and promising local practices that aims to tackle ethnic disparity and minority over-representation in youth justice across England and Wales.’

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Mountford Chambers, 5th November 2024

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Young terrorism suspects could avoid prosecution in plan for diversion scheme – The Guardian

Posted December 19th, 2024 in criminal justice, government departments, news, terrorism, young offenders by sally

‘Young terrorism suspects could avoid prosecution if they agree to a diversion scheme, in a new government plan to cope with the post-lockdown surge in youngsters drawn to violent extremism.’

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The Guardian, 17th December 2024

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Mother confronts her son’s killers in court – BBC News

‘The mother of a boy who was stabbed to death confronted his killers in court as they were jailed for his murder.’

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BBC News, 5th December 2024

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Brianna Ghey killer Eddie Ratcliffe loses appeal to shorten sentence based on ‘immaturity’ – The Independent

‘Lawyers for Eddie Ratcliffe, who was 15 at the time of the killing but is now 17, asked for the length of his sentence to be reduced, claiming the judge had failed to take into account his “lack of maturity”.’

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The Independent, 5th December 2024

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‘Dangerous’ 17-year-old handed life sentence for killing woman – The Guardian

Posted December 3rd, 2024 in firearms, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

‘A “dangerous” teenager who shot a woman in the head through the front door of her home in east London has been handed a life sentence.’

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The Guardian, 2nd December 2024

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Insight – How does the definition of domestic abuse apply to under 16s? – House of Commons Library

Posted November 20th, 2024 in children, domestic violence, murder, news, young offenders, young persons by tracey

‘The law defines domestic abuse as abusive behaviour by one person towards another, where both people are aged 16 or over. This age limit has come under scrutiny following the murder of 15-year-old Holly Newton by her ex-boyfriend. In a victim impact statement to court, Holly’s mother, Micala Trussler, described Holly’s murder as “a classic case of domestic abuse”, but said the law prevented her from calling it domestic abuse due to Holly’s age. This Insight looks at the statutory definition of domestic abuse and how it applies to teenage relationships.’

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House of Commons Library, 19th November 2024

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Getaway driver jailed for life over teens’ murders – BBC News

Posted November 20th, 2024 in children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders, young persons by tracey

‘A man who drove four teenagers on a revenge mission that led to two best friends being murdered has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 20th November 2024

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Boy ‘filled with resentment and jealousy’ jailed for stabbing 15-year-old ex-girlfriend 36 times – The Independent

‘An obsessed ex-boyfriend who stabbed a 15-year-old girl 36 times in an alleyway after school has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years in prison.’

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The Independent, 2nd November 2024

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Teenager found guilty of murder after Hackney woman was shot through her front door – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a mother who was shot in the head through her front door as she tried to shield her two children from a gang feud.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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‘Obsessive’ schoolboy who attacked teacher and sleeping students with hammer jailed – The Independent

‘A public schoolboy who attacked two students and a teacher with claw hammers while they slept at a boarding school in Devon has been jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years.’

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The Independent, 19th October 2024

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Prison education failing young offenders – Ofsted – BBC News

Posted October 2nd, 2024 in children, education, news, ombudsmen, prisons, young offenders, young persons by tracey

‘The standard of education received by children in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England and Wales is in rapid decline, according to a report.’

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BBC news, 2nd October 2024

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Two boys, 13, receive eight-year minimum terms for Wolverhampton machete murder – The Guardian

‘The youngest knife murderers in the UK, who were 12 years old when they attacked an “utterly defenceless” man with a machete in a park, have been sentenced to life with minimum terms of eight years and six months.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2024

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Welsh teenager jailed for attacking trans woman and sharing terrorist documents – The Guardian

‘A teenage far-right extremist has been jailed for more than five years for sharing terrorist documents and attacking a transgender woman by kicking her in the head before posting “best day ever” online.’

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The Guardian, 19th September 2024

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UK riots: boy, 12, becomes youngest person in England to be sentenced – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2024 in compensation, immigration, news, sentencing, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

‘A 12-year-old boy, who is the youngest known person in England to have been charged in connection with widespread disorder in UK cities earlier this summer, has been given a 12-month a referral order.’

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The Guardian, 17th September 2024

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Woman who was in Ibiza for 12-year-old son’s riots hearing told to pay £1,200 – The Guardian

‘The mother of a 12-year-old rioter who flew to Ibiza when her son was due to be sentenced for violent disorder has been ordered to pay compensation to his victims.’

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The Guardian, 11th September 2024

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Teenager guilty of murdering Holly Newton, 15 – BBC News

Posted August 30th, 2024 in children, murder, news, stalking, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering Holly Newton, 15, who was stabbed to death in January 2023.’

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BBC News, 29th August 2024

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Justice review calls for end to child imprisonment in England – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in children, imprisonment, news, reports, young offenders by tracey

‘Rights organisations say child prisons remain inherently dangerous and result in poor outcomes on release.’

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The Guardian, 12th August 2024

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Teen jailed for murdering dad-of-three in smoking row – BBC News

Posted August 6th, 2024 in drug abuse, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by tracey

‘A teenager has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-three with a machete following a confrontation near a children’s play area.’

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BBC News, 5th August 2024

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