‘Adult time for violent crime’: Victorian government moves to toughen laws for young offenders

Announced on 12 November by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, a new proposed legislation would allow alleged offenders as young as 14 to be tried outside the Children’s Court and face harsher penalties for serious crimes such as home invasions, carjackings and violent burglaries. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Brad Battin criticised Premier Allan, saying she couldn’t be trusted to reduce crime rates. In this episode, we speak with a Melbourne-based legal expert, Pallini Rudra, to unpack the proposed law and its potential impact.

Background image of Police/Right images (L to R): Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and the Opposition leader Brad Battin Credit: Credits:AAP Images

(Disclaimer: The information given in this interview is of a general nature. This information may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances. Contact a legal expert for clear advice on your situation.)

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