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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Gregor Young

Scotland looks to end incarceration of under-18s in Young Offenders Institutions

THE Scottish Government is seeking to stop people under the age of 18 being placed in young offender institutions (YOIs) with a new bill.

The Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill will make changes to existing law so only those aged between 18 and 21 will be placed in YOIs, either as a result of being on ­remand or after conviction.

Instead, children under the age of 18 will be placed in secure accommodation if they are on remand or have been found guilty of a crime.

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