Written Statement·Commons·Ministry of Justice·HCWS1334

A Modern Youth Justice System - Foundations Fit For The Future

12 February 2026

Jake Richards

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

Labour

Statement

Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and reform the youth justice system so that it is fit for the future.The youth justice system in England and Wales has seen considerable success...