Edmund Clark

Children as young as ten can be imprisoned in the UK. Imprisonment is damaging, inhumane and ineffective. We believe that prison should be reserved for those children and young people who have committed, or are in danger of committing, violent offences. At least two-thirds of children who are locked up every year should not be there. Take Action Now.

Children as young as 10 can be imprisoned in the United Kingdom

Almost a quarter of children in prison have learning difficulties

Children found guilty of criminal damage today spend twice as long in prison compared to 10 years ago

One fifth of children in prison don't receive any visits from friends or family

Nearly 7,000 prison sentences were given to children last year

Children in prison are 18 times more likely to commit suicide than their peers outside