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Expert adviser on the future of criminal courts for children
The Ministry of Justice has appointed Professor David Ormerod CBE, KC (Hon) as expert adviser to examine the future of criminal courts for children.
Applies to England and Wales
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This work will take a fundamental look at the function and purpose of criminal courts for child defendant and will report by August 2027.
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Published 18 May 2026