Unaccompanied and Separated Asylum-Seeking Children and Age Assessments (May 2021)

Published: 15/07/2021

Summary: Overview information concerning age assessments for unaccompanied and separated asylum-seeking children Description:  Unaccompanied and separated asylum-seeking children, is an asylum-seeking child under the age of 18 and not accompanied by a close relative. Almost all these children have no form of identification, and therefore have no way of proving their age with documentary evidence….
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Disclosure and Spent Convictions Videos for Children – Nacro (February 2021)

Published: 30/03/2021

Summary: Link to videos for children that explain the process of disclosures and spend convections. Aims: Accessible videos to explain disclosure and spent convictions. Description: Attached below are three videos, which are accessible through YouTube, created by Nacro that may be used by children and parents/carers concerning disclosure and spent convictions. Young People with Criminal…
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Sentencing Act 2020 (from the 1 December 2020)

Published: 09/12/2020

Summary: Link to the Sentencing Act 2020. The Sentencing Act 2020 creates the Sentencing Code, which brings together the legislative provisions which courts in England and Wales refer to when making sentencing decisions – for example, different types of sentences. Its scope covers adult and youth sentencing. It does not affect maximum penalties for criminal…
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