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All the latest news and commentary from the Just for Kids Law team

Operations over the Christmas Season

We are closed for Christmas from Thursday 24th December at 3pm until 9.30am on Monday 4th January. If you need support, there are a range of organisations you can contact.

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Just for Kids Law, Unlock, and Liberty welcome new changes to the disclosure of youth criminal records

19 Nov 20

We welcome today’s announcement from the Ministry of Justice of the implementation of legislation to change the rules governing the disclosure of

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The Youth Justice Legal Centre and Doughty Street Chambers to collaborate on a series of youth justice legal guides

28 Sep 20

The Youth Justice Legal Centre is thrilled about the collaboration with Doughty Street Chambers to provide much needed information on youth justice law

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Government responds to Just for Kids Law landmark Supreme Court ruling on disclosure of youth criminal records

09 Jul 20

The government has today brought forward legislation to change the disclosure of criminal records. It follows a landmark Supreme Court judgement in

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Just for Kids Law stands in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter

05 Jun 20

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Joint letter raising concerns about Coronavirus guidance for local authorities on children’s social care

12 May 20

We have not yet received a reply to the letter, but on Thursday an updated version of the guidance was published. We are pleased to see that the

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Just for Kids Law CEO responds to the government's updated guidance for local authorities on children's social care.

06 May 20

The government has published new guidance for children's social services after relaxing statutory duties. Enver Solomon, Chief Executive at Just for

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Charities urge DfE to change 'misleading' Covid-19 care leavers guidance

21 Apr 20

Led by Just for Kids Law, the Children's Rights Alliance for England, and Article 39, 45 organisations and individuals have signed up to a joint

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Coalition calls on government to immediately reduce number of people in detention settings

14 Apr 20

INQUEST and Women in Prison have brought together a strong coalition of charities, grassroots organisations and individuals, including Just for Kids Law and the Children's Rights Alliance for England to call on the government to take decisive steps to save lives during this unprecedented public health crisis.