Consultation outcome

Transforming management of young adults in custody

From:
Ministry of Justice
Part of:
Young offenders
Published:
7 November 2013
Last updated:
17 January 2014, see all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

Original consultation

Summary

Young adults (18–20 year olds) who are held in custody are usually accommodated in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) rather than adult prisons. We feel the context in which this was an effective means of managing this group has changed, and we think the current approach is no longer appropriate or effective.

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Consultation description

We are therefore proposing a new approach to managing young adults that takes into account the challenges of this age group as well as ensuring they benefit from wider reforms.

Document information

Published: 7 November 2013

Updated: 17 January 2014

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From: Ministry of Justice

Part of: Young offenders