Rachel de Souza is in the news for calling for a ban on phones in schools amid rising concerns over online safety, mental health, and child wellbeing.
UK authorities are considering reforms to reduce the use of detention for children and vulnerable adults. Experts highlight that remanding children and those in mental health crises into custody often worsens their vulnerabilities. Calls for closing all young offender institutions and shifting to community-based care are gaining momentum, amid concerns over systemic failures and overrepresentation of minorities.
Gareth Duke, a former Paralympic swimmer, received a suspended six-month jail sentence after admitting to attempting to engage with a minor online. The case involved grooming and predatory behavior, with Duke also ordered to register as a sex offender and comply with restrictions on online activity.