Gives links to information relating to young people and the law, including information on custody, youth offending teams, the age of criminal responsibility and support for parents whose child has got into trouble with the police.

A guide to what you can legally do at what age in the UK.

Explains where a child with get sent when the go into custody and where to get help.

Young people are offenders under the age of 18, or in some cases aged 18 but remaining in the under 18 estate. Provides information on places where young people may be detained and on the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), which looks after young people in custody.

Explains the legal rights of minors (under 18) if they are arrested. Includes information on what to do if you are mistreated by the polices and what happens if you are charged. 

People under 18 get different sentences to adults. Brief information on detention and training orders and other sentences for young people.

It's natural to worry that your criminal record could stop you getting a job, getting to university or college. Deals with issues such as whether offences will appear on a criminal records check, whether you have to disclose a criminal record on your application and how to do this. Also has information about cautions and 'spent' convictions.