Regina v Stratford Youth Court ex parte S: QBD 28 May 1998

Youths before courts are subject to standard 56 day custody time limit. A court deciding whether to commit a youth to secure accommodation, may admit hearsay evidence on the need for such care.

Citations:

Times 28-May-1998

Statutes:

Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) Regulations 1987 (1987 No 299)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Criminal Sentencing

Updated: 07 April 2022; Ref: scu.88124