Queensland's youth crime crackdown sparks debate
Queensland's new mandatory sentencing policy for youths who commit crimes while on bail has drawn criticism from legal experts who warn it could perpetuate injustice by interfering with judicial discretion. The state already locks up more children aged 10 and over than any other Australian state and has strict bail laws in place. The debate centres on whether tougher penalties will deter youth crime or whether the policy represents government overreach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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