Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
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48% Bias Score
Record Numbers of Vulnerable Children Jailed Far From Families in England
A Guardian investigation reveals that a record number of vulnerable children in England are being jailed more than 100 miles from their families, prompting warnings that the government is breaking the law, as the percentage has doubled to 15% in the last decade.
Record Numbers of Vulnerable Children Jailed Far From Families in England
A Guardian investigation reveals that a record number of vulnerable children in England are being jailed more than 100 miles from their families, prompting warnings that the government is breaking the law, as the percentage has doubled to 15% in the last decade.
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52% Bias Score
Queensland's Controversial Youth Justice Bill Passes Despite Opposition Concerns
Queensland's parliament debated a youth justice bill, allowing children to be sentenced as adults for certain crimes; Labor's attempts to delay it failed, raising concerns about insufficient consultation and potential adverse outcomes, especially for First Nations youth.
Queensland's Controversial Youth Justice Bill Passes Despite Opposition Concerns
Queensland's parliament debated a youth justice bill, allowing children to be sentenced as adults for certain crimes; Labor's attempts to delay it failed, raising concerns about insufficient consultation and potential adverse outcomes, especially for First Nations youth.
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56% Bias Score
Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center
A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.
Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center
A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Sees Surge in Juvenile Crime, Highlighting Need for Social Reform
Madrid's 2023 juvenile crime statistics show a 40% increase in sexual assaults and a 12% rise in threats, with 2,770 arrests; 4,065 of 6,926 arrested 16-18-year-olds had prior arrests, prompting calls for social reform and preventative programs. A Madrid program, Pinardi, boasts a 100% success rate ...
Madrid Sees Surge in Juvenile Crime, Highlighting Need for Social Reform
Madrid's 2023 juvenile crime statistics show a 40% increase in sexual assaults and a 12% rise in threats, with 2,770 arrests; 4,065 of 6,926 arrested 16-18-year-olds had prior arrests, prompting calls for social reform and preventative programs. A Madrid program, Pinardi, boasts a 100% success rate ...
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36% Bias Score
Queensland Youth Detention Rises Sharply Due to Bail Breach Charges
In Queensland, 6697 children were charged with breaching bail conditions in 2023-24, exceeding all but unlawful entry, leading to increased youth detention and watch house usage, despite criticism of the law.
Queensland Youth Detention Rises Sharply Due to Bail Breach Charges
In Queensland, 6697 children were charged with breaching bail conditions in 2023-24, exceeding all but unlawful entry, leading to increased youth detention and watch house usage, despite criticism of the law.
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48% Bias Score
Queensland "Adult Time" Laws Face Criticism Amidst Youth Justice Crisis
Proposed Queensland laws would allow children as young as 10 to be sentenced as adults, despite a lack of expert support and evidence suggesting this approach would worsen the existing youth justice crisis, marked by high reoffending rates and overcrowded detention centers.
Queensland "Adult Time" Laws Face Criticism Amidst Youth Justice Crisis
Proposed Queensland laws would allow children as young as 10 to be sentenced as adults, despite a lack of expert support and evidence suggesting this approach would worsen the existing youth justice crisis, marked by high reoffending rates and overcrowded detention centers.
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60% Bias Score
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
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40% Bias Score