Editor’s view: Judiciary frustration smoke and mirrors
The Deputy Premier’s explosive comments about the judiciary will only distract the public from the real issue for so long, writes the editor.
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Deputy Premier Steven Miles’ explosive comments after a magistrate’s decision to release 13 alleged juvenile criminals show how seriously the state government is taking the issue.
And it is taking it seriously because youth crime has serious voter cut-through.
When Emma Lovell was allegedly murdered by underage criminals while defending her North Lakes home in December, most ordinary Queenslanders had the sobering thought of “that could have been me”.
Mr Miles was right to be frustrated about the magistrate’s decision.
But the government still needs to step up its efforts.
The consultation process for youth crime law changes only consists of an online form with five questions – and legal experts are rightly baffled.
It’s time to get this right – blaming the judiciary will only distract the public for so long.
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With yet another review to be held into the Queensland Police Service, the public needs to know what the parameters will be, writes Terry Goldsworthy.