News Just for Kids Law welcomes decision not to raise Home Office Fees 08 Mar 19 The decision not to raise fees for residency and citizenship applications in 2019 is welcome, but the government should now consider lowering fees that are causing distress and instability for young migrants.
News Let Us Learn holds parliamentary event to call for affordable fees and fair treatment 07 Mar 19 An event held in parliament yesterday called on the government to introduce affordable fees and fair treatment for young UK migrants.
News Permission granted in challenge to Home Office use of children as spies 26 Feb 19 The High Court has granted Just for Kids Law permission to proceed with a case against the Home Office concerning the use of children as spies by the police and other investigative agencies.
Blogs Essential but underused: The Modern Slavery Act and child criminal exploitation 22 Feb 19 Protecting victims of child criminal exploitation is not a “loophole” in modern slavery legislation, it is the law serving its purpose, argues JfKL’s Aika Stephenson.
Press releases Independent Evaluation: Holistic youth advocacy has lasting benefits for young people 19 Feb 19 An evaluation by NCVO Charities Evaluation Services finds JfKL's casework model leads to reduced feeling of isolation, improved wellbeing and increased ability to self-advocate.
News Government urged to scrap "flawed and disproportionate" Knife Crime Prevention Orders 06 Feb 19 Dozens of organisations have called on lawmakers to drop plans for new Knife Crime Prevention Orders, which it is feared could have the counterproductive effect of drawing more children and young people into the criminal justice system.
News Joint call for closure of Medway secure training centre & secure school 06 Feb 19 Along with 35 other organisations and individuals, JfKL is calling for the closure of Medway secure training centre & secure school after it was revealed that children at the centre are still being unlawfully restrained.
Press releases YJLC announce upcoming Youth Justice Summit 31 Jan 19 The Youth Justice Legal Centre has announced the date and keynote speakers for its upcoming Youth Justice Summit, which will focus on the theme of “Children in the Criminal Courts”.
Blogs Supreme Court: Youth cautions should no longer be disclosed in criminal record checks 30 Jan 19 Jennifer Twite, Head of Strategic Litigation at Just for Kids Law, explains the significance of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the disclosure of youth cautions.
