Locking children up for minor offences In 1997, Shane Stone was the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, and he sought to cement his position by a ‘tough on crime’ agenda for young offenders.

Great article by ex-magistrate and law prof David Heilpern on increased numbers of indigenous kids locked up on remand because of effectively racist laws in NSW. #AUSTRALIA #NSWAUS #kidsonremand

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