The government has published its response to the independent review into placements and care for girls in custody in England and Wales published earlier this year in March. The response was developed in collaboration with the Youth Custody Service, Department for Education, Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England. It does not take account of aspects relating to devolved policies in Wales. Looking at each recommendation, the response sets out what the government is committed to achieving and actions that have already been taken, including: ceasing the placement of girls into young offender institutions; and establishing the Girls in Youth Justice Advisory Board (GYJAB) to provide dedicated and strategic oversight of girls’ experiences in the youth justice system.
Read the paper: Delivering the best for girls in custody: government response
Source: Ministry of Justice
Date published: 11 November 2025
