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Justice for Juveniles: The 1969 Children and Young Persons Act: A Case for Reform?
The working of the 1969 Children and Young Persons Act was the subject of much debate in the 1970s. Discussion had been strong on opinion and short on facts; this book, originally published in 1977, supplied some much-needed evidence, based on the results of a research project funded by the Home Office Research Unit.
| Author(s) | By Philip Priestley, Denise Fears, Roger Fuller. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 120 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
The working of the 1969 Children and Young Persons Act was the subject of much debate in the 1970s. Discussion had been strong on opinion and short on facts; this book, originally published in 1977, supplied some much-needed evidence, based on the results of a research project funded by the Home Office Research Unit.
Introduction 1. Children and the Law: 1908-69 2. Justice and Welfare: The Elements of a System 3. Entering the System: Children Coming to the Notice of the Police 4. Children in Trouble: The Official Picture 5. 'Without Favour or Affection': Police Decisi
Philip Priestley, Denise Fears and Roger Fuller
