Young Offenders: Law, Policy and Practice

Young Offenders is a practical guide to the youth justice system. It covers recent legislative developments in this area, particularly the far-reaching changes introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Part I of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999. * Discusses implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for the youth justice system * Includes a chapter on secure accommodation * Includes flowcharts for practical, easy accessibility