youth sentencing

• What is the minimum sentence for an adult in the Crown Court for certain offences?

  14 years
• What happens when an adult is released at the halfway point of their sentence?

  They are subject to a supervisory licence
• What types of offences could lead to a sentence of detention under s250 Sentencing Act 2020?

  Sexual offences and firearm-related offences
• What is the mandatory life sentence minimum tariff for murder offences?

  12 years
• What legal changes were made in R v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Venables & Thompson 1993?

  Changes to court process for children
• What are the requirements of a Youth Rehabilitation Order under s173 Sentencing Act 2020?

  • Maximum duration: 3 years
  • For ages 10-18
  • Includes 18 requirements such as:
  • Activity requirement
  • Supervision requirement
  • Unpaid work requirement
  • Education requirement
  • Curfew requirement
• What is the maximum fine for offenders aged 10-13 years?

  £250
• What is the maximum fine for offenders aged 14-17 years?

  £1,000
• What is the age of criminal responsibility in the UK?

  10 years
• What does doli incapax mean for offenders under 10 years old?

  They are deemed incapable of crime
• What are the aims of sentencing according to s58 Sentencing Act 2020?

  • Reform and rehabilitation (primary aim)
  • Reparation
  • Punishment
  • Public protection
• What are the four main types of sentence available for offenders?

  1. Custodial
  2. Community sentence
  3. Fine
  4. Discharges
• What is the purpose of Young Offender Institutions?

  To hold young offenders separately from adults
• What is the age range for offenders in Young Offender Institutions?

  15-21 years
• What happens to an offender when they turn 21 in a Young Offender Institution?

  They are transferred to an adult prison
• What are Secure Training Centres designed for?

  • For offenders up to 17 years
  • Provide education and rehabilitation
  • Limited number across the country
• What are Secure Children’s Homes designed to cater for?

  • Offenders aged 10-14 years
  • Physical, emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Run by local authorities and social services
• What is the duration of a Detention and Training Order under s233 Sentencing Act 2020?


  4 months to 2 years
• How is the duration of a Detention and Training Order divided?

  Half in custody, half supervised
• What must offenders undertake while supervised under a Detention and Training Order?

  Reparation work