Press releases Just for Kids Law takes Home Office to court over use of children as spies 11 Jun 19 The crowdfunded legal challenge aims to force the government to introduce safeguards to protect children from harm and exploitation.
Press releases Youth justice 'community' gathers in London today 17 May 19 The Youth Justice Legal Centre at Just for Kids Law stages its third summit; theme for 2019 is 'Children in the criminal courts'
Press releases Campaign releases proposals on positive alternatives to child imprisonment 18 Apr 19 End Child Imprisonment campaign issues a united call for the immediate closure of harmful child prisons and proposals for positive care.
Press releases New report outlines systematic failures to protect children in England 12 Mar 19 The State of Children's Rights in England 2018 report, published by the Children's Rights Alliance for England, reveals how children's rights are being neglected as the nation focuses on Brexit.
Press releases Independent Evaluation: Holistic youth advocacy has lasting benefits for young people 19 Feb 19 An evaluation by NCVO Charities Evaluation Services finds JfKL's casework model leads to reduced feeling of isolation, improved wellbeing and increased ability to self-advocate.
Press releases YJLC announce upcoming Youth Justice Summit 31 Jan 19 The Youth Justice Legal Centre has announced the date and keynote speakers for its upcoming Youth Justice Summit, which will focus on the theme of “Children in the Criminal Courts”.
Press releases Just for Kids Law secures landmark judgment on disclosure of youth criminal records 30 Jan 19 In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled the disclosure of youth reprimands to future employers to be incompatible with human rights legislation, a decision that could benefit thousands of children issued with youth cautions every year.
Press releases New handbook gives practitioners clarity on criminal records 22 Oct 18 A new handbook published by Just for Kids Law highlights the inequities and contradictions of the UK criminal records system, offering clarity and insight to practitioners in navigating this topic.
Press releases Thousands raised in campaign to challenge the use of children as spies 11 Oct 18 An online crowdfunding campaign has raised thousands of pounds to challenge the use of children as spies by the police and other investigative agencies.