News Parliamentary report calls for new approach to youth violence 31 Jul 19 The report on serious youth violence from the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee labels government policy "completely inadequate" and recommends focusing on prevention.
News MPs debate ending child imprisonment 25 Jun 19 The Westminster Hall debate taking place today comes after pressure from a coalition of organisations seeking an end to child imprisonment in England and Wales.
News Youth Justice Champion Award winners announced 17 May 19 The winners Youth Justice Champion Awards have been announced at the Youth Justice Legal Centre's Youth Justice Summit.
News JfKL lawyers co-author new guide to youth justice 12 Apr 19 "Youth Justice Law and Practice", published by Legal Action Group, is a major new guide to youth justice law by Kate Aubrey-Johnson, Shauneen Lambe and Jennifer Twite.
News Just for Kids Law welcomes decision not to raise Home Office Fees 08 Mar 19 The decision not to raise fees for residency and citizenship applications in 2019 is welcome, but the government should now consider lowering fees that are causing distress and instability for young migrants.
News Let Us Learn holds parliamentary event to call for affordable fees and fair treatment 07 Mar 19 An event held in parliament yesterday called on the government to introduce affordable fees and fair treatment for young UK migrants.
News Permission granted in challenge to Home Office use of children as spies 26 Feb 19 The High Court has granted Just for Kids Law permission to proceed with a case against the Home Office concerning the use of children as spies by the police and other investigative agencies.
News Government urged to scrap "flawed and disproportionate" Knife Crime Prevention Orders 06 Feb 19 Dozens of organisations have called on lawmakers to drop plans for new Knife Crime Prevention Orders, which it is feared could have the counterproductive effect of drawing more children and young people into the criminal justice system.
News Joint call for closure of Medway secure training centre & secure school 06 Feb 19 Along with 35 other organisations and individuals, JfKL is calling for the closure of Medway secure training centre & secure school after it was revealed that children at the centre are still being unlawfully restrained.
