US EditionCriminals Who 'Post and Boast' to Face Two Extra Years in Jail in Victoria
- The Victorian government introduced new "post and boast" laws on Tuesday to impose up to two extra years in jail for offenders bragging about serious crimes online.
- The legislation responds to a disturbing trend of young offenders broadcasting crimes on TikTok and Snapchat to gain notoriety and provoke copycat offences.
- The proposed legislation introduces a new standalone offence targeting individuals who publicly share or promote serious crimes such as affray, burglary, carjacking, and robbery, while also granting police the authority to obtain online content through search warrants.
- Police Minister Anthony Carbines expressed concern about the growing fear affecting local communities and emphasized the urgency of taking immediate action. Meanwhile, Shadow Attorney-General Michael O'Brien described the legislation as long overdue, noting that Victoria has been slow to implement these measures compared to other states.
- These laws align Victoria with other states, aim to reduce fear and trauma for victims, and address social media's role in amplifying youth crime.
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Criminals who 'post and boast' on social media to face greater jail time in Victoria
Criminals who "post and boast" about their offences on social media could face extra jail time in Victoria under a proposal going before state parliament today.
·Sydney, Australia
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Thugs who post and boast about crimes on social media will cop extra jail time
Dangerous criminals who share videos of their violent home invasions, carjackings and stolen-car joy-rides online will cop an extra two years behind bars, with the Victorian government to introduce “post and boast” laws.
·Melbourne, Australia
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