Coroner finds systemic failures led to youth's death in detention
Coroner Phil Urquhart delivers scathing findings on Cleveland Dodd's death, urging Unit 18's closure and systemic reform. Read the full report and recommendations.
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Victoria Police Get New Powers to Search Children
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Alternative school transforms student after 50 suspensions
Britnie Magnani went from 50 school suspensions to studying a diploma after finding support at Melbourne's Pavilion School, highlighting the power of trauma-informed education for at-risk youth.
NSW Law Change Makes Child Convictions Easier
New South Wales reforms doli incapax protection, removing requirement for courts to consider child's moral capacity. Critics warn this could increase juvenile detention.
UEFA fines Qarabag after racist abuse of Chelsea youth team
Chelsea's youth team faced racist abuse in Azerbaijan, prompting UEFA to fine Qarabag £4,379 and impose a suspended stadium ban. Read the full investigation details.
Arsenal Teen Dowman's Sensational Solo Goal Stuns Bayern
15-year-old Max Dowman scored a breathtaking solo goal for Arsenal's youth team against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League. The teenage sensation continues to impress in his debut season.
How stable foster care reduces youth crime rates
New analysis reveals stable foster placements and educational success are crucial for keeping care-experienced youth out of the justice system. Discover the key protective factors.
NSW child protection law faces 'shock' loophole
A controversial loophole in NSW's new child protection legislation could see more children incarcerated despite reforms intended to strengthen safeguards for 10-14 year olds.
Jury acquits ex-youth worker on three sex assault charges
A former youth detention centre worker has been acquitted on three sexual assault charges, while the jury deadlocked on five others in a major abuse scandal. Discover the latest developments.
Review to stop automatic arrests of children in care
A government review plans to end the over-policing of looked-after children, aiming to replace criminalisation with trauma support. Could this change young lives?
Victoria's controversial youth crime laws condemned
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Chelsea condemn racist abuse of youth team in Azerbaijan
Chelsea Football Club issues strong statement after Under-19s face racist chanting during UEFA Youth League match in Baku, calling for immediate UEFA investigation.
Court rules teen stays in Ghana to escape UK gangs
A High Court judge has ruled a teenager removed from London gang culture to Ghana should remain there temporarily, highlighting radical approaches to youth violence prevention.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
Australia's Child Protection Crisis: Failing a Generation
An alarming investigation reveals how Australia's childcare scandal and regressive policies are systematically failing to protect vulnerable children, creating a national emergency.
Teen girl gang's smiling selfies after murder shock court
Shocking court case reveals how teenage girl gangsters laughed and sang while beating a man to death, then posed for smiling selfies in aftermath of violent attack.
World's First Youth Culture Museum Opens in UK
Discover the groundbreaking Museum of Youth Culture opening in England, celebrating 100 years of teenage fashion, music and rebellion across generations.
Liverpool teen Amara Nallo sees red in Youth Cup drama
Liverpool's promising 17-year-old defender Amara Nallo received a controversial red card during the FA Youth Cup clash against Leeds United, leaving the young Reds fighting with ten men in a dramatic encounter at Kirkby Academy.
Southport killer's father warned social services before attack
Exclusive: The father of Southport killer Baily Garner warned social services about sharing sensitive information months before his son's brutal hockey stick attack on school pupils, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Migrant sex offender's suspended sentence sparks family outrage
The family of a teenage girl assaulted by a convicted migrant sex offender express fury after he received a suspended sentence, calling the justice system 'a complete let-down'.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
IPP sentences called 'national embarrassment' by prison staff
Exclusive: Prison officers join mounting pressure to reform controversial IPP sentences, with nearly 3,000 inmates still incarcerated beyond tariff completion.
Madagascar's youth exodus: Economic despair drives migration
A growing wave of young Madagascans are risking everything to escape poverty and political instability, creating a brain drain crisis that threatens the island nation's future.
Government 'name and shame' plan for community service offenders
Controversial new government plans would publicly identify individuals dodging community service, raising serious concerns about privacy and rehabilitation.
Teen killer jailed for life over schoolboy stabbing
A 17-year-old youth has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Harvey Willgoose in a South London park. The shocking attack has reignited concerns about youth violence in the capital.
Murdered Teen's Mother Demands Justice System Overhaul
The heartbroken mother of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose speaks out about systemic failures in youth violence prevention and calls for urgent government action.
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