Guidance

Expert adviser on the future of criminal courts for children

The Ministry of Justice has appointed Professor David Ormerod CBE, KC (Hon) as expert adviser to examine the future of criminal courts for children.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 18 May 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Future of criminal courts for children: Terms of Reference

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This work will take a fundamental look at the function and purpose of criminal courts for child defendant and will report by August 2027.

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