Tough new laws to tackle youth crime
Source: Queensland. Minister for Community Services and Housing . Media Release
"Sweeping reforms to tackle youth crime have been passed in State Parliament, Community Services Minister Karen Struthers said.
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 wider 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.
“We’ve listened to the community and have taken their concerns on board. There were tough issues at stake that called for tough measures. That’s what these reforms are all about,” Ms Struthers said."