Policy Threads

Diversionary and Community Cautions

The Ministry of Justice is developing a modern youth justice system with emphasis on diversionary and community cautions for low-level offenders, including a proposed duty on police forces to establish diversion schemes. A draft Code of Practice is being developed to set minimum standards for diversion schemes across England and Wales.

12 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

A Modern Youth Justice System - Foundations Fit For The Future

UIN: HCWS1334 Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and reform the youth justice system so that it is fit for the future.The youth justice system in England and …

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12 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

A Modern Youth Justice System - Foundations Fit For The Future

UIN: HLWS1336 My honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards MP) has today made the following statement:"Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and refor...

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18 Jun 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Youth Custody

UIN: HCWS302 Youth offending has fallen – to 38.4% in the latest youth justice statistics – thanks to successive governments’ efforts to improve education, social care and mental health support. Clear guidance to the judiciary that custody should be an …

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