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1. www.gov.uk › courts › youth-courtsCriminal courts: Youth courts - GOV.UK

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   A youth court is a special type of magistrates’ court for people aged between 10 and 17. A youth court has either: 3 magistrates. a district judge. There is not a jury in a youth court. Your...

2. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › overarching-guidesSentencing Children and Young People

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   Jun 1, 2017 · Where the court decides that the case is suitable to be dealt with in the youth court it must warn the child or young person that all available sentencing options remain open and, if found guilty, the child or young person may be committed to the Crown Court for sentence.

3. cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › children-suspects-and-defendantsChildren as suspects and defendants | The Crown Prosecution ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · It is expected that all SCPs will have access to training that equips them to deal with standard cases involving children, including the decision to prosecute cases in Youth Courts and deal...

4. www.unicef.org.uk › press-releases › uk-youthUK youth justice system risks breaching children’s rights ...

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   Dec 8, 2020 · 8 December 2020– A new report from Unicef UK finds that the UK youth justice system is failing children and risks breaching their human rights.

5. yjlc.uk › resources › legal-guides-and-toolkitsReporting restrictions for children in criminal cases

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   Most children appearing before the criminal courts will be the subject of reporting restrictions which prevent the publication of their name, or other details that are likely to lead to their identification. However, there are circumstances where such reporting restrictions are not put in place.

6. www.judiciary.uk › guidance-and-resources › youthYouth Defendants in the Crown Court - Courts and Tribunals ...

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   Aug 22, 2022 · It brings together in one place everything relating to young defendants that a Crown Court judge needs to know and it should be considered an essential judicial reference tool.

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   What happens if a child is found guilty in a youth court?

   • Where the court decides that the case is suitable to be dealt with in the youth court it must warn the child or young person that all available sentencing options remain open and, if found guilty, the child or young person may be committed to the Crown Court for sentence.

   Sentencing Children and Young People

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   When should a case involving children be heard in a youth court?

   • When diversion is inappropriate and an offence has been charged, in accordance with Section 46 (1) Children and Young Persons Act 1933, unless there is a statutory requirement or compelling reason, cases involving children should be heard in the youth court.

   Children as suspects and defendants - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   What is a youth court?

   • A youth court has either: There is not a jury in a youth court. Your parent or guardian must come with you: Youth courts are less formal than adult courts, for example: A youth court deals with cases like: For serious crimes, like murder or rape, the case starts in the youth court but will be passed to a Crown Court.

   Criminal courts: Youth courts - GOV.UK

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   Should children and young persons be tried in the youth court?

   • This guidance makes clear that, absent a statutory requirement or compelling reason, children and young persons should be tried in the youth court. It acknowledges the importance of effective participation in proceedings by defendants.

   Children as suspects and defendants - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   What is the difference between a youth court and adult court?

   • Youth courts are less formal than adult courts, for example: A youth court deals with cases like: For serious crimes, like murder or rape, the case starts in the youth court but will be passed to a Crown Court. The court can give a range of sentences including: If you disagree with the court’s verdict, you may be able to appeal.

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   What happens if a youth court order is made?

   • If the order was made by the Crown Court then the youth court can commit the child or young person in custody or release them on bail until they can be brought or appear before the Crown Court. The court shall also send to the Crown Court a memorandum of conviction.

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8. www.gov.uk › government › newsMagistrates’ court listings now published online - GOV.UK

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   Sep 1, 2020 · To find out whether youth or overnight cases are taking place, the public can contact the court directly. Single Justice Procedure lists are already published online.