US EditionQueensland government to expand offences under 'adult crime. adult time'
- Queensland's government plans to expand the 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' laws by adding more than a dozen offences, including rape, to the legislation, which is expected to be introduced in state parliament this week.
- Critics, including the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, argue that the new laws violate international human rights standards and disproportionately affect Indigenous youth.
- Premier David Crisafulli emphasized that these laws aim to prioritize victims and address the youth crime crisis in Queensland.
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Queensland LNP Says ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ Penalties Cutting Crime Rates
Serious youth offending has decreased just three months since the state introduced its “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws, the government says. The announcement comes a day after the Liberal National Party (LNP) government said it would look to expand the range of crimes that attract “adult time” penalties. The original laws passed in December 2024 saw tougher penalties for serious offences including murder, manslaughter, unlawful striking causing d…
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