Children could face life sentences for serious offences under Victorian government ‘adult time’ plan
Youth offenders, aged as young as 14, could face 20-year jail terms for violent crimes under proposalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free...
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Youth offenders, aged as young as 14, could face 20-year jail terms for violent crimes under proposal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Children as young as 14 who commit “serious crimes” will be sentenced as adults under a Victorian government plan to combat youth crime. The state government said on Wednesday that it will adopt an “adult time for violent crime” laws similar to those in Queensland , which implemented the tough approach in 2024. Continue reading...