young people

Case studies: complaints from those under 21

November 5, 2019

As in previous years, the number of complaints from those under 21 in 2018/19 remained disproportionately small: accounting for just 26 of the 2,569 that we investigated. We know there are a number of reasons why young people do not… Read More

Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, young prisoners, learning lessons

Young people in custody make few formal complaints but some are serious, says Ombudsman

February 21, 2017

Complaints from young people in custody are relatively few, but can touch on important issues such as segregation and the use of force, said Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) Nigel Newcomen. Today he published a bulletin on lessons that can… Read More

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