Listed here are links to some key Legislation relevant to the youth justice sector.

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that was introduced by the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice.

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Crime & Disorder Act 1998

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

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Criminal Justice & Immigration Act 2008

The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which makes significant changes in many areas of the criminal justice system in England and Wales and, to a lesser extent, in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Children Act 2004

The Children Act 2004 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act amended the Children Act 1989, largely in consequence of the Victoria Climbié inquiry.

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child – UNICEF UK

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis for all of UNICEF’s work and upholds children’s rights all over the world.

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