Raising the age of criminal responsibility will only succeed if we address arguments against this change. That Australia is out of step with international human rights standards has failed to motivate change. Australia has a long history of ignoring how its domestic policy compares against international human rights standards, particularly when it comes to locking up black kids. Read more here…
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