House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Safeguarding in Youth Custody Review
07 July 2026 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Jake Richards Lab Rother Valley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK government published its response to Isabelle Trowler's review on safeguarding children in youth custody
- The Ministry of Justice commits to implementing recommendations focusing on bolstering expertise and establishing a Safeguarding Oversight Board
- Reforms will include improving staff management practices and enhancing cross-government governance structures as part of the Youth Custody Transformation Plan
Issue summary
The UK government published its response to Isabelle Trowler's review on safeguarding children in youth custody, addressing historic abuse and current issues.
Action requested
The Ministry of Justice is committed to implementing the Trowler Review recommendations, which include bolstering expertise within the Youth Custody Service, establishing a Safeguarding Oversight Board, improving staff management practices, redesigning initial training for frontline workers, enhancing cross-government governance structures, and reforming the complaints system. These reforms will be part of the forthcoming Youth Custody Transformation Plan.
Key facts
- The Prison and Probation Ombudsman published a report on historic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre between 1961 - 1987.
- Isabelle Trowler's review includes 34 recommendations for the Ministry of Justice, Youth Custody Service, and other government partners.
- The Government is redesigning initial training for frontline Youth Justice Workers and strengthening recruitment practices.