In this case, the England and Wales Court of Appeal held that rules introduced to maintain good order and discipline in children detained in Secure Training Centres (‘STCs’) should be quashed for breach of art 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits torture and other ill-treatment.
Detailed case note.
Found in 03. Children and Young People, 2008, Comparative Domestic, s10 - Protection from Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, Select International and Comparative Caselaw, UK Court or Tribunal
