May 2013: Just for Kids Law Issues Guidance on 17-year-old Children
Just for Kids Law - with support from a number of youth justice groups - has drafted guidance on the treatment of 17-year-old children in custody. The guidance has been sent to all Police Force Headquarters in England and Wales, police stations and Youth Offending Teams.
May 2013: Patron Baroness Kennedy QC to Speak at Drinks Reception
We are delighted to announce that Just for Kids Law patron Baroness Helena Kennedy QC will address our open day and drinks receiption. Find out more about the June 6th event here.
Just for Kids Law Executive Director Shauneen Lambe has been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award. Read the full press release here.
May 2013: Snowdon Conquered
A team of staff, volunteers, ambassadors and supporters has scaled Snowdon for Just for Kids Law. Read ambassador Aundre's account here and support their efforts here.
April 2013: ACPO Issues Guidance on 17-year-olds
ACPO has issued guidance to its members to offer all 17-year-olds in police custody services of appropriate adult with immediate effect. Read the full story here and the full letter here.
Just for Kids Law Victory: Court Rules Home Secretary’s Treatment of 17-year-olds Unlawful
The High Court has ruled that treating 17-year-olds at the police station in the same way as adults is unlawful. Read our press release here and the full judgement here.
April 2013: Ambassadors Interview Role Model
The Just for Kids Law ambassadors have interviewed their first insipirational role model: comedian and actor Richard Blackwood. "Aspire to inspire before you expire!"
April 2013: Global Dignity Summit
Shauneen reports back from the summit in Oslo and looks ahead to Global Dignity Day 2013. Read her blog here.
March 2013: Shakarah's Story
One of our beneficiaries, Shakarah Weir-Bartlett, has written about the support she has accessed at Just for Kids Law and how she is making the most of her new opportunities. Read Shakarah's moving and inspiring story here.
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Just for Kids Law Executive Director Shauneen Lambe has been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award. Read the full press release 
