Youth Criminal Justice Act

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), explanatory materials on the YCJA (YCJA Explained) and other information on the YCJA and its implementation.

• Youth Criminal Justice Act Review 2008
• Pre-Trial Detention Under The Youth Criminal Justice Act: A Consultation Paper (PDF Version, 222 kb, PDF Help) The federal government seeks your views and advice as part of a comprehensive review of pre-trial practices and provisions applicable to youth facing criminal charges. This consultation paper sets out information on experience with the pre-trial detention regime for youth. It identifies a number of issues and raises questions about how the pre-trial detention system for youth should be structured. We look forward to learning your views on these or any other aspects of pre-trial issues facing youth.
• Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
• The Youth Criminal Justice Act: Summary and Background (PDF Version, 201 kb, PDF Help)
• YCJA Explained - YCJA Explained contains a wealth of material on the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
• 2005 Annual Statement, Executive Summary
• Why Did the Government Introduce New Youth Justice Legislation?