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Open letter on the minimum age of criminal responsibility

This open letter was sent to the Editor of The Times and published on Monday 16th January 2012. It raises concerns about the minimum age of criminal responsibility, which at 10 years old is too low.

UK breaching UN convention?

Shauneen Lambe, Director of JfK Law, questions whether the UK breaches the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in this article published on Open Democracy. Read the full article here.

The Guardian Christmas Charity Appeal

We are excited to announce that we are one of the 8 charities chosen for this year's Guardian Appeal. To read more and support us in any way you can click here.

London Riots: Youth Side of the Story

Young people share their views on the reasons for the riots. Read the online panel discussion summary here.

Response to the unrest in London and other cities

“While the harm caused by events in London cannot be justified we would be foolish, as a society, not to listen to the underlying message. There are many young people in this city who feel like outsiders; they are voiceless, they have few opportunities and no positive activities. Unless we try to include, rather than exclude, we will continue to create an outcast generation.” Shauneen Lambe, Director.

Shauneen Lambe receives a Shackleton Leadership Award

The Shackleton Foundation supports inspirational leaders wishing to make a difference, in particular to the less advantaged. A grant has been awarded to Shauneen to help achieve the aims of the Strategic Litigation Project.

“We believe Shauneen Lambe to be in Shackelton’s image, a born leader with an innovative vision and the skills and perseverance to forge a new path.” William Shipton, Shackleton Foundation Chairman

The Strategic Litigation project was launched in January 2011 and is funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Shackleton Foundation. Headed up by Shauneen Lambe the project is primarily about taking cases which have wide reaching impact so the outcome has a positive benefit for a large number of children and young people not just the individual for whom the litigation is being taken. Please contact us if you would like more information about this project.

Dynamic duo raise money for JfK Law

We want to say a big thank you to Frankie and Nolly who have become our youngest fundraisers and raised an impressive £250 for our Hardship Fund. The speedy duo wore their JfK Law t-shirts on Sunday 22nd May 2011 to take part in the Crouch End fun run. The Hardship Fund provides grants of up to £250 to help pay for essential items. See here for more information.

Just for Kids Law Highly Commended for 2010 Longford Prize

The Longford Prize is an annual award in honour of Lord Longford, the high profile prison reformer who died in 2001. The prize is awarded to those working in the field of social or penal reform who have shown outstanding qualities of humanity, courage, persistence and originality. Read more

Baroness Kennedy becomes new Just for Kids Law Patron

We are extremely honoured to have Baroness Helena Kennedy QC as our new Patron. She is not only a leading barrister and Queen's Counsel but is also an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues. Read more

Raising the age of criminal responsibility

In a letter printed in the Times, Just for Kids Law has joined the voices of other charities and practioners to ask for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised. Read more

Just for Kids Law are Legal Aid Organisation of the Year 2010

In May this year we were very proud to win Legal Aid firm/not for profit agency award at the prestigious Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year award. Read more

Shauneen Lambe named as Young Global Leader

Shauneen Lambe, Director of the Charity "Just For Kids Law", has been honoured by being recognised as one of the Young Global Leaders of 2010. Read more

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