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