‘Not cut out for prison’: Depriving children of their childhood

This articles explores the data about remand in Scotland and the human rights experiences of children on remand. It also reflects on why such a high proportion of children who have not been tried or convicted are deprived of their liberty. Written by Claire Lightowler, Bruce Adamson (Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland) and Maria Galli, the article was published in the March issue of the Scottish Journal of Residential Childcare.