Child arrests in England and Wales 2019, Research briefing – Howard League for Penal Reform (January 2021)

Published:25/01/202123/05/2024

Summary:

A link to Howard League for Penal Reform research briefing concerned with child arrests in England and Wales in 2019.

Howard League for Penal Reform have published a short research briefing, Child arrests in England and Wales 2019, which analyses data from 43 police service areas in England and Wales and the British Transport Police in regards to child arrest.

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