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.