Despite the LNP's "adult crime, adult time" campaign, recent data shows that only 1 in 8 youth offenders sentenced as adults are actually serving time behind bars.

Criminologist Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to suggest that without removing judicial discretion through mandatory minimum sentencing, these leniency trends will continue.

Despite the LNP's "adult crime, adult time" campaign, recent data shows that only 1 in 8 youth offenders sentenced as adults are actually serving time behind bars.
Criminologist Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to suggest that without removing judicial discretion through mandatory minimum sentencing, these leniency trends will continue.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

1 in 8: Why Queensland's tough new laws aren't jailing youth offenders

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