Victorian Labor Signals Tougher Stance on Young Offenders

The Victorian Labor government has indicated it will adopt a tougher stance on young offenders following the dropping of 109 charges against a 14-year-old. The state's opposition criticized the case as proof that "the justice system is broken."

14 May, 07:28 — 14 May, 07:28

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Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped

The state’s opposition said case was proof ‘the justice system is broken’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor government says it will “do everything” it can to “toughen consequences” for young offenders after police withdrew 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl, in a case the opposition described as proof “the justice system is broken”. The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, ...

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Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped

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