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Young people
Types of sentences young people can get
How sentences for young people are decided
What information a court uses before it decides what sentence to give if you have been found guilty of committing a crime
Custodial sentences for young people
Find out about the range of sentences that mean you get sent to custody - and what happens if you have committed a serious crime
Community sentences for young people
The different sentences that you may have to serve in the community - including unpaid work and attending an education programme
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Legal advice on children's rights
Free legal advice about children and the law from the Children's Legal Centre (freephone advice)
