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March 2026 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
CYCJ response to the New South Wales committee inquiry
The New South Wales Legislative Council’s Select Committee on Youth Justice is currently conducting an inquiry into youth justice. As part of this, the Committee
CYCJ Key summary – future of secure care
CYCJ Key summary – consultation on the future of secure care Given our extensive involvement in reimagining secure care, and some of the complexity around
Restorative Justice Test Case Project summary report
The Children & Young People’s Centre for Justice, Community Justice Scotland and the Scottish Government are pleased to launch this report presenting summary findings from
CYCJ Webinar: Children in police custody – implementing the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024
Summary: The provisions of the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act in respect of children in police custody will commence on 30 March 2026. These provisions will
Education: Information requests for children appearing in court proforma
In the event of a child (aged 12 or over) having to attend a court hearing, in order for the court to carry out their
February 2026 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
CYCJ Webinar: Balancing the rights of children who harm with those who have been harmed
Summary: In response to concerns raised by victims that changes brought about by the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act, relating to a likely increase
