The Children's Minister is hoping the military-style academies will incentivise Judges to sentence youth offenders.  

The Government's introducing a label for teens aged 14-17 with multiple offences: ‘Young Serious Offender’.  

It's also looking at establishing a new military style academy - currently in the pilot stage. 

Minister for Children Karen Chhour told Mike Hosking “It’s still at the discretion of the judge – but what we can do is send a clear message to the judiciary that the public’s had enough.” 

Chhour said “I have every confidence that this will give these young people some hope for a better future.” 

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