A recent report from the chief inspector of prisons, Charlie Taylor, reveals alarming conditions in Britain’s youth custody system, with some children held in solitary confinement for over three months. Despite previous calls to end this practice, around 480 children have been placed in “separation” over 1,000 times, with some isolated for up to 100 days. Many young offenders are not allowed to leave their cells, receiving minimal exercise or schooling—sometimes as little as a few minutes per day. The report criticizes the lack of educational support and highlights high levels of violence and disorder within youth offender institutions, leading some children to choose isolation for their safety.
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