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Victoria says risk of public ‘perception’ of youth crime led to decision to delay bail reforms (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 years ago by LineNoise@kbin.social to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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Attorney general Jaclyn Symes says she did not want debate ‘about a youth crime crisis that doesn’t exist’ from the bail amendment bill

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[–] LineNoise@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Every Attorney-General in the country understands that incarceration of children increases recidivism.

Symes’ inaction here beggars belief. Cowering to populism while adding fuel to fire those populists are attempting to fan.