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Youth Defendants in the Crown Court

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Judicial College publishes updated version of the Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book

‘The Judicial College’ has now published an updated version of the ‘Youth Defendants in the Crown Court’ bench book.

It was first published in March 2021.

The latest version includes amendments to reflect the law as of 1 February 2022.

This work brings together in one place everything relating to young defendants that a Crown Court judge needs to know; it’s an essential judicial reference tool.

Read the updated version of Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book