New detention powers and sentencing rules for children
Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: David Crisafulli (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Childrens Court no longer treats detention as a last resort when sentencing a child.
The Childrens Court must prioritize the impact of the offence on the victim.
The court can order up to 3 years of probation or detention for children who commit significant offences.
The court cannot order a child to participate in restorative justice for significant offences.
Courts can use a person's child criminal history when sentencing them as an adult if the last offence was within five years.
Victims and accredited media can now attend Childrens Court proceedings.
The court can no longer make orders to exclude these people from the courtroom.