Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped
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The state’s opposition said case was proof ‘the justice system is broken’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor government says it will “do everything” it can to “toughen consequences” for young offenders after police withdrew 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl, in a case the opposition described as proof “the justice system is broken”.The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had been facing 109 charges, including reckless conduct endangering serious injury, motor vehicle theft and burglary, after an alleged two-month crime spree earlier this year when she was aged 13. Continue reading...