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<p>All children in the youth secure estate have their needs and risks identified,
addressed and managed in line with the requirements set out in ‘Standards for children
in the youth justice system’ (<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/780504/Standards_for_children_in_youth_justice_services_2019.doc.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/780504/Standards_for_children_in_youth_justice_services_2019.doc.pdf</a>).
These standards apply to all secure establishments providers, including health commissioners
and providers. All youth secure establishments must also follow the relevant case
management guidance relating to LAC. Therefore, having or not having ‘formal written
procedures’ does not in itself dictate the quality of care for LAC.</p><p> </p><p>Children
detained under criminal justice legislation in secure establishments are subject to
the Children Act 1989. The responsible authority continues to have responsibilities
towards them in the same way as they would to other children in need – recognising
that the court, by sentencing the child, has determined where he/she will live. The
duties and expectations placed on all local authorities in relation to effectively
caring for looked-after children and care leavers, including where they are detained
in the secure estate, are set out in the relevant legislation and accompanying statutory
guidance.</p>
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