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- Youth justice minister Jake Richards announced England’s youth custody estate will adopt 34 safeguarding recommendations.
- The Medomsley abuse was ignored because the victims were working-class boys from northern England, leading Richards to cite societal apathy.
- Isabelle Trowler’s review calls for stronger staff training, tougher vetting and a dedicated child-protection worker at each youth-detention site.
- Ombudsman Adrian Usher welcomed the commitment but warned that oversight still needs more independent governance.
