youth custody
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The defendants, who appeared in crown court for the first time, did not enter a plea and both were remanded in youth custody.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
Youth Justice Minister Nic Dakin said the new Labour government had inherited a system "in crisis" but was now "working towards a clear strategy for youth custody reform".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024
Michelle Heeley KC, defending the youth, said he had not had a single visit from a family member during a year in youth custody.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
Just over 40% of children who go to court reoffend within a year; for those sent to youth custody, that figure rises to 71.6%.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 4, 2019
Dr Lee said they would have an emphasis on learning and sport and, were they to be successful, he would like to see secure schools replace "everything" in the youth custody estate.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2017
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