Youth court disparity toolkit

Disproportionality – the situation where a group's representation in a specific area (like the youth justice system) is significantly different from their representation in the overall population – is a policy priority for the MA.

As part of our work in this area, we have published this Youth Court Disparity Toolkit, which has been produced by the MA’s Youth Court Committee in conjunction with key partners.

This toolkit is designed to be a memory aid for youth magistrates to use whilst in court about some of the drivers of disparity. It is not a prescriptive instruction about how you should conduct a hearing, rather a reminder about elements you may wish to consider when making decisions about a child in court.