Guidance

Youth Offending Teams: Criminal Justice Act 2003 guidance

Details of the changes brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the implications for young people who offend.

From:
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Published
2 May 2005

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Criminal Justice Act 2003, ‘dangerousness’ and the new sentences for public protection: guidance for Youth Offending Teams

Ref: D62

PDF, 132 KB, 42 pages

Details

The legislation remains relevant but other aspects of the guidance are out-of-date and do not align with Child First principles.

This guidance covers:

  • dangerousness and the custodial sentences for public protection
  • youth community orders and the Adult Community Order
  • changes in orders, new requirements and other changes

You will also find:

  • Appendix 1: schedule offences
  • Appendix 2: Home Detention Curfew – presumption of unsuitability
  • Appendix 3: National Offender Management Service (NOMS) release and recall section
  • Appendix 4: NOMS lifer review and recall section
  • Appendix 5: Adult Community Order
Published 2 May 2005

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