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• Pre-Trial Detention Under The Youth Criminal Justice Act: A Consultation Paper [PDF] The federal government seeks your views and advice as part of a comprehensive review of pre-trial practices and provisions applicable to youth facing criminal charges. This consultation paper sets out information on experience with the pre-trial detention regime for youth. It identifies a number of issues and raises questions about how the pre-trial detention system for youth should be structured. We look forward to learning your views on these or any other aspects of pre-trial issues facing youth.