Youths

With the specialist nature of youth justice 9BR Chambers brings an expert and committed and strategic team to achieving the best outcome for our clients, including alternatives to formal prosecution.

With experience across the entire spectrum of youth justice cases, our expert team of barristers bring their invaluable insights and experience to prosecutions and defence cases in the youth court and Crown Court. 9BR Chambers are regularly instructed to make representation to the Crown Prosecution Service to explore alternatives to traditional criminal prosecution for young offenders. For example, diverting children and young persons away from formal prosecution or youth cautioning. We understand the importance of carefully considering and balancing all public matters when prosecuting cases involving youth offenders.

9BR Chambers has a dedicated and knowledgeable youth team with expertise in: Murder; Modern Slavery; Sexual Offences; Blackmail; Gang Association; Exploitation; Human Trafficking; Drug Offences; Criminal Behaviour Orders; Grave Crimes; Children remanded to Local Authority Accommodation; Youth Offender Diversion (including youth cautions); Sentencing Young Offenders who have turned 18.

We specialise in providing high level advice and representation for children and young people who face complex challenges related to mental health disorders, communication difficulties and involvement in the social care system.

Our commitment to working closely with organisations such as the Youth Practitioners Associations (YPA) and collaborating with highly skilled independent professionals demonstrates a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of advocacy and practice in this specific area of law.