Scotland relocates under-18s from youth offender institutions to secure care settings due to a new law, effective August 28.

Scotland has relocated all under-18s from young offenders institutions to child-friendly secure care settings, following a new law prohibiting their detention in such facilities. This decision, effective August 28, was influenced by multiple suicides in custody, including the recent death of a 17-year-old. The Scottish Prison Service hailed it as a significant step for child welfare, supported by £7 million in funding for secure placements.

September 01, 2024
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