Fresh ‘Adult Time’ Pledge in Youth Crime Crackdown
“Adult crime, adult time” laws could be introduced in another state as opposition politicians paint a pre-election picture of streets gripped by lawlessness. The NSW coalition on Sunday pledged to make young offenders face tougher penalties within 100 days of winning government if it triumphs at the March state election. The opposition said it would expand the list of serious indictable offences, meaning adult sentences could apply for juveniles who committed a greater range of crimes. The state Labor government recently announced a suite of reforms that could see children suspected of organising crime-linked public shootings or firebombings to be placed on trial as adults and face tougher penalties.
Opposition politicians in NSW are proposing “adult crime, adult time” laws, pledging tougher penalties for young offenders within 100 days of winning the upcoming state election. This would involve expanding the list of serious indictable offenses for which juveniles could face adult sentences. The current state Labor government has also announced reforms that could see children involved in organized crime offenses tried as adults.
- NSW opposition plans to introduce “adult crime, adult time” laws.
- Tougher penalties for young offenders promised within 100 days of winning government.
- The opposition would expand the list of serious indictable offenses for juveniles.
- Juveniles could face adult sentences for a wider range of crimes.
- The state Labor government is also considering reforms for children involved in organized crime.
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