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Child Q and her family have taken a decision not to give interviews to the press at this stage in an effort to protect Child Q’s privacy. The family requested that there be no speculation as to their identities or the identities of Child Q’s school which could, in turn, result in Child Q’s identity becoming known.

​​​​Our education solicitor Florence Cole has been representing Child Q since the case was referred to her in 2020. 

Just for Kids Law, the Children’s Rights Alliance for England, and 15 other supporting organisations have submitted our response to the Government's consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act. We are extremely concerned about the proposals set out in the consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act (HRA).

Today, the children’s rights charity Just for Kids Law is calling for an end to the overnight detention of children by police with the launch of its latest report, “It’s horrible when they keep you in there at night”: Ending the overnight detention of children in police custody, at a briefing to Parliamentarians, police representatives, and youth justice campaigners.

Today, Just for Kids Law launches its new briefing on the overnight detention of children in police custody.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Landes to the post of Chair of the Board of Trustees at Just for Kids Law.

We are closed for Christmas from Friday 24th December at 3pm until 9.30am on Monday 3rd January. If you need support, there are a range of organisations you can contact.