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Victoria’s proposed ‘adult time’ plan to impose life sentences on children condemned by advocates

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In a move akin to Queensland’s youth crime laws, Jacinta Allan’s proposal could see children as young as 14 face 20-year jail terms in ‘alarming race to the bottom’, human rights expert says

Victoria’s proposed laws that would allow children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults has been condemned by human rights, Indigenous and legal experts, advocacy groups and experts.

On Wednesday, the Allan Labor government announced it would adopt “adult time for violent crime” laws, mirroring the approach implemented by Queensland’s Liberal-National government after its election victory in 2024.

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