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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
Short-term prisoner release call for views – CYCJ response
Overview The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s call for views on the short-term
CYCJ Webinar: Children, Capacity and Justice: Reflections from a Comparative Placement between Turkey and Scotland
Summary: This webinar will explore the key differences between Türkiye’s and Scotland’s juvenile justice systems through the perspective of Dr Kemal Saruhan’s placement as a
January 2026 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
December 2025 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of our E-Bulletin! Join us as we reflect on CYCJ’s work in 2025; December’s E-Bulletin is out now!
Creative Conversations Episode 19: Professor Carlene Firmin
In this episode, Communications and Engagement Advisor, Katya Allcott-Amjad was joined by Professor Carlene Firmin and CYCJ Director Professor Fiona Dyer. On the day we
