Calls for age of criminal responsibility to be raised

Lawyers, doctors and human rights experts from across Australia are calling to raise the age to which children can be held criminally liable. Image: Don Dale youth detention facility, Darwin (AAP)

Image: Don Dale youth detention facility, Darwin Source: AAP

They're concerned that incarcerated young people are among the most vulnerable people in the community, but their health

is rarely seen as a priority.

Several organisations have now united in a bid to have the age of criminal responsibility raised to ensure children aren't caught up in Australia's criminal justice system.

Natarsha Kallios reports.