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NAYJ members have FREE access to the Youth Justice Journal

Posted on August 15, 2013 by nayj2013

The next issue of Youth Justice has just been published. NAYJ members may be interested to note that this comprises a special themed issue on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility. Some details: The Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility: Clinical, … Continue reading →

6th December 2012…Our letter to youth justice minister Jeremy Wright MP

Posted on December 6, 2012 by nayj2013

Date 6th December 2012 Dear Minister There is a clear, and growing, consensus among the practitioner, academic and policy communities that the minimum age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales should be reviewed as a matter of urgency. Set … Continue reading →

NAYJ’s Letter to Guardian published 10th August 2011

Posted on August 11, 2012 by nayj2013

Dear Sir, At a time when there is concern that not enough suitable candidates are coming forward to stand as Police and Crime Commissioners, it is sad to see two candidates excluded because of childhood misbehaviour. (£5 fine in 1966 bars police … Continue reading →

Are we letting down 17 year olds under PACE?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by nayj2013

Letting down 17 year olds under PACE? NAYJ comments on a new report on appropriate adults and offers a challenging perspective on 17 year olds in police detentionYouth justice appropriate adult services must provide for 17 year olds There has … Continue reading →

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR YOUTH JUSTICE MANIFESTO

Posted on December 20, 2010 by nayj2013