19 October 2023

What’s wrong with remanding young adults to prison: voices and lessons learned



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The title page for the Howard League briefing paper

This briefing paper explores the experiences of young adults on remand, highlighting why a distinct approach is needed.

Publisher: Howard League for Penal Reform

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This report looks at how to prevent the unjust criminalisation of victims of child criminal exploitation in the transition to adulthood.

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Smaller but tougher: How the criminal justice system is processing young adults

This Centre for Criminal Justice report looks at trends for young adults in the criminal justice system for more serious offences

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Joint Enterprise
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'The legal dragnet' examines the law and prosecution practice concerning secondary liability, often referred to as 'joint enterprise'.

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