youth court

British

noun

Former name: juvenile court. a court that deals with juvenile offenders and children beyond parental control or in need of care

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However, the Public Prosecution Service was granted permission to end criminal proceedings against the pair due to "significant evidential developments", at Belfast Youth Court on Friday.

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After missing an earlier hearing the teen appeared at Southampton Youth Court last week and is due to appear again next month.

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They were remanded in custody until 2 July when they are due to appear by videolink at the youth court at Ballymena Magistrates' Court.

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The boy, who cannot be named, is due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court later.

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The girl, who cannot be named because of her age, is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court, sitting at Leicester Magistrates' Court, later.

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