The Howard League for Penal Reform launched its campaign Growing Up, Shut Up today (2 July). The campaign has three main strands: the child behind the crime, every child a safe home and access to justice for children. The charity is calling for every local authority to set up a children's panel, which would intervene when a child comes to the attention of the police or the youth offending team (YOT). Additionally, the panel could review select cases...