Ruth Green is a solicitor specialising in representing children detained in custody. She is based in the public law unit but also undertakes prison law and criminal appeal cases.
Ruth started her career as a criminal lawyer and qualified as a solicitor in 2004. For many years she worked as a duty solicitor and represented clients in the magistrates' court and police station on a daily basis . She also prepared cases for trial with a particular emphasis on Youth Court work. In 2009 she joined the children's team at the Howard League for Penal Reform. At the Howard League Ruth used a combination of prison law and public law to challenge the treatment and conditions of children in custody. Latterly she developed a particular interest in cases involving the unlawful restraint of chlildren in custody.
At Scott- Moncrieff & Associates Ruth advises clients on a wide range of issues including parole, resettlement (ensuring local authorities fulfil their duties under the Children Act) and adjudications. She also advises clients in relation to appealing their sentence.
