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Youth Justice Board Review
18 December 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister announces a review of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) as part of the Public Bodies Review Programme.
Action Requested
Steve Crocker has been appointed to lead the independent review, which will engage stakeholders across England and Wales. A further announcement on the review's completion is scheduled for Spring 2025.
Key Facts
- The YJB was set up to deliver positive outcomes for children in contact with the criminal justice system.
- The last Cabinet Office review of the YJB occurred in 2013.
- Steve Crocker, former President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services, will lead the review.
- The number of children in custody has significantly reduced over the past decade.
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