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Young Offenders to be Tried as Adults

South Australian Premier Announces: Young Repeat Offenders to Be Tried as Adults
Source: http://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news.php?id=1181

State Cabinet is considering tough new changes to the juvenile justice system that will see young repeat offenders tried as adults in court if they continue to offend.

Premier Mike Rann says young people who repeatedly thumb their nose at the system and disregard the law time and time again should be treated like adults in court.

Currently the legislation allows for youths to be tried as an adult if an application from the South Australian Police or Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is made referring the matter to a higher jurisdiction, Mr Rann says.

Major Legislation Dealing With Young People and Crime

Australian Capital Territory Children and Young People Act 1999 Children and Young People Act 1999 Crimes Act 1900 Criminal Code 2002 Supervision of Offenders (Community Service Orders) Act 1985 Bail Act 1992 and others...
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