Tough new laws to tackle youth crime
Source: Queensland. Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women. Media Release
" Sweeping reforms to tackle youth crime have been introduced into State Parliament by Community Services Minister Karen Struthers. Minister Struthers said the tough new laws would help make life safer and more secure for all Queenslanders. Some of the changes to the Juvenile Justice Act include:
·giving Courts specific powers to impose curfews on dangerous young offenders
·giving Courts wider powers to name dangerous young offenders convicted of serious offences; and
·giving police stronger powers to arrest dangerous young offenders who breach bail and supervision orders. "