Children and Young People


West Midlands OPCC employee convicted of child sex offences
(23/02/21) A man who used to work with the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has been convicted of a number of child sex offences.

RUI cases and backlogs mean more youths tried in adult courts
(23/02/21) Bill attempts to end "arbitrary cut-off date" of someone turning 18 during criminal justice process.

Bedfordshire welcomes ban on unregulated care homes for children
(22/02/21) A ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 into unregulated accommodation has been welcomed by police.

Stop and Search: A different view
(10/02/21) The Met is trying to reshape the way people think about stop and search through an immersive simulation that puts you in the shoes of an officer walking London's streets.