Senior: 11 & 12: Unit 1: Juvenile Offenders

THE TASK

Create an inquiry report which explains the nature and scope of the legal issue related to the punishment and sentencing of juvenile offenders in Queenslanders.

Obtain expert stakeholder viewpoints to analyse whether the current strategy surrounding youth justice is working and/or whether changes ought to be made.

Use the analysis to evaluate two legal alternatives to the current system and make a recommendation with regard to whether one or both proposed changes ought to be included to enhance the fairness and equity of sentencing for such crimes and to better reflect the community expectations.

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH JUSTICE REFORM

OPPOSITION TO YOUTH JUSTICE REFORM

• ABC: Youth workers warn Queensland's tough new laws on teen crime could backfire 

• Create Foundation: Submission to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee: Youth Justice & Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 March 2021 

• Amnesty: Submission: Inquiry into the Youth Justice and Other Legislation amendment Bill 2021 (QLD) 

• QCOSS (Queensland Council of Social Service): Submission: Youth Justice and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 

• Knowmore Free Legal Help: Submission on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 
   

• ABC News: Former royal commissioner into youth justice slams Queensland's 'knee-jerk' measures as police welcome new powers

• ABC News: The government's 'war on kids' won't stop the youth crime problem in Queensland, experts say

• The Australian: Criticism mounting on Queensland youth crime plan

• Pro Bono Australia: Wrong way, go back on youth justice in Queensland

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