Tag: Youth justice
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The crucial word from voters that shifted Labor on youth justice in Victoria
Context: a cabinet-move born from public sentiment In the lead-up to a pivotal cabinet meeting in Melbourne, the Victorian government faced a high-stakes decision on how to handle youths accused of serious offences. On the eve of ministers gathering in the Parliament House cabinet room, a briefing note from the Attorney-General highlighted a new regime…
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Victoria’s Youth Justice Overhaul: Could Children as Young as 14 Face Life for Violent Crimes?
Introduction: A sweeping shift in Victoria’s youth justice policy The Victorian government is poised to overhaul its youth justice system, introducing measures that would allow children as young as 14 to be imprisoned for life in certain violent crime scenarios. The reform package, announced amid rising violent crime concerns, signals a move away from traditional…
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Children to be Tried as Adults: Victoria’s Youth Justice Overhaul Sparks Debate
Overview of the Reform Victoria is weighing a significant shift in its youth justice framework, proposing to allow some violent offenders as young as 14 to be charged and potentially jailed as adults. The reforms aim to address rising crime rates and public safety concerns, but they have ignited a heated discussion among politicians, legal…
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Victorian Youth Justice Overhaul: Allowing 14-Year-Olds to Be Tried as Adults for Violent Crimes
Policy Shift Targets Rising Violence Victoria is moving toward a significant overhaul of its youth justice system in response to increasing violent crime rates. The proposed changes could allow courts to determine that some offenders as young as 14 face adult-time penalties for violent offenses, marking a notable departure from traditional approaches to juvenile justice.…
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16-Year-Old Allegedly Attacks Police at Out-of-Control Halloween Party in Byford, WA
Overview of the Incident In the late evening hours on Friday, a chaotic Halloween party in Byford, a suburb south of Perth, prompted multiple emergency responses. Neighbours reported the gathering had spiraled out of control, leading to police intervention and an alleged assault on officers who attended the scene. What Happened Authorities were alerted to…
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Teenagers Charged with Murder Refuse Court Attendance in Melbourne Case
Overview: Eight charged with murder in Melbourne’s west Two Victorian teenagers are at the center of a tense courtroom dispute after allegedly refusing to board a prison van for a scheduled appearance. The broader case involves eight people charged with murder over the deaths of Dau Akueng, 15, and Chol Achiek, 12, who were reportedly…