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For too long, bleeding heart magistrates have just slapped the wrists of repeat offenders, but now they’re waking up with the backing of tough new laws, and word is spreading where it matters most, writes Kylie Lang.
A new series of videos uncovered by The Courier-Mail shows youths flaunting allegedly stolen cars with captions saying mocking the government and telling cops to “f**k off”. WATCH HERE
Angry victims of teenage criminals are demanding answers, as repeat offenders continue to be granted bail, allowing them to reoffend and create new victims.
Premier David Crisafulli will override the Human Rights Act to add more offences including kidnapping and stealing firearms to Adult Crime, Adult Time laws. SEE THE LIST + HAVE YOUR SAY
David Crisafulli has doubled down on his promise an expert panel on Adult Crime, Adult Time laws will start work soon, despite senior legal figures and police officers abandoning the government.
The legal community is questioning how the state government will fill positions on its Adult Crime, Adult Time advisory panel after multiple experts declined invitations to join.
Violent, armed home invasions – often by repeat youth offenders – are happening across our cities and towns every single day. Is it time to introduce Castle Law in Queensland? This is what you said.
The LNP’s strong stance on youth crime clearly has strong community support but, while it’s far too early to know if it’s having any effect in curbing juvenile crime, we do know it’s off to a rocky start, writes the editor.
Queensland’s adult crime adult time laws continue to divide many, particularly after two teens were granted bail. HAVE YOUR SAY
Two teens have been granted bail following an alleged home invasion and police chase, sparking public outage over the LNP’s flagship election promise.
The wife of a police officer has told how the family feels “frightened and dumbfounded” after brazen thieves made off with four cars worth $150,000 and their daughter’s “schedule eight” medication from their home as they slept.
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to plug any gaps in the state’s crime laws, signalling new measures to happen within the year.
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