Deb Frecklington says the ongoing practice of detaining youth in adult facilities for weeks is ‘barbaric’
Frecklington’s calls for a more humane response come amid a heated youth crime debate, where LNP and Labor governments have pushed for more punitive measures.the proposed laws would result in more arrests and more kids in custody.“Breach of bail has to be an offence.”police’s operational procedures manual states children should only be detained more than one night in a watch house in “extraordinary circumstances”..
“We’ll continue to look at all the capacity options available to us,” Miles said. “But it was always clear that when we introduced laws – that were tougher, that presumed against bail – that was always going to result in an increase of the number of … young people in detention,” Miles said.The comments are in direct opposition to thefor the government to be “smarter not tougher” on crime and invest in evidence-based solutions, like early intervention and prevention measures.
“Youth justice is a complex issue and I support calls to direct funding and resources towards early interventions that address the underlying circumstances that lead to offending behaviour.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle intensifying, but unlikely to make landfall on Queensland coastCyclone Gabrielle is intensifying but moving 'well away' from the mainland, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Read more »
Why this Queensland builder has booked a one-way flight to UkraineManfred Hin watched Russia invade Ukraine from the safety of his north Queensland living room, but the scenes of devastation he saw on television hit close to home.
Read more »
Comanchero boss relocated to Queensland over $3m price on his head, court hearsHigh ranking Comanchero Motorcycle Club figure Allan Meehan is remanded in custody after allegedly failing to provide relevant authorities with his address.
Read more »
Queensland’s refusal to give inmates condoms opens door to legal action, lawyers sayGovernment warned it could be found liable over contraction of sexually transmitted diseases in only state still opposing distribution
Read more »
From brown to green, north-west Queensland cattle country responds to good start to wet seasonIn 2019, cattle farmer Alistair Anderson was dealing with the 'devastating' loss of half his herd. Four years on, the 81-year-old's property is in the best condition he's seen it in more than a decade.
Read more »
Norfolk Island on alert as Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle intensifies to category three off Queensland coastDangerous winds and powerful waves are set to batter much of the Queensland coast today as Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle continues to intensify over the Coral Sea.
Read more »