Youth Custody Is Nearing 'Meltdown'

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The number of young people in custody in Wales and England has reached crisis point and is on the verge of meltdown, the man in charge of the system said yesterday.

The Youth Justice Board revealed that 3,350 youngsters were being held and immediate action was needed with just a handful of beds now available.

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Youth Custody Is Nearing 'Meltdown'

Board chairman Professor Rod Morgan said youngsters were being sent from London as far as the Scott...

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