A study by the Youth Endowment Fund reveals racial disparities in the criminal justice system affecting Black children in London. Black minors are 15% more likely to face criminal charges than their white counterparts for similar offenses, and 14.8% less likely to be offered diversion options such as mentoring. The research, which examined 265,000 records from 2015 to 2022, highlights systemic inequities, with a higher chance of avoidance in outer London areas. Previous studies point to institutional racism contributing to these disparities, with mistrust of police possibly impacting Black youths’ chances of receiving diversion alternatives.
The report highlights that Black children, when compared to white peers, are 15% more likely to be criminalised for similar offences, indicating systemic inequities.
Findings suggest that Black children are less frequently offered diversion options, which would help them avoid formal criminal records, exacerbating inequalities within the justice system.
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