15th July 2026

Samuel Skinner KC writes a blog for The Bar Council – Locking up children is difficult

Samuel Skinner KC

Recent media attention has shone a spotlight on children convicted of serious crimes, but the public debate has often lacked factual input and nuance. In a blog post for The Bar Council of England and Wales, Samuel Skinner KC explains the law and guidelines and explores the difficulties in finding the right sentence if a child is convicted of crime.

Read here. 


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