Against warnings from health, justice and Aboriginal groups, the NT government says it will fulfil its election promise and return the age of criminal responsibility back to 10 this year.
The fact that this is the new (liberal) governments first priority speaks volumes. Their approach to crime is all about punishment and retaliation, not about prevention and mitigation.
Treating ten year old children like adults when they mess up is going to do them a world of harm.
The fact that this is the new (liberal) governments first priority speaks volumes. Their approach to crime is all about punishment and retaliation, not about prevention and mitigation.
Treating ten year old children like adults when they mess up is going to do them a world of harm.