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Serious Danger

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The Argument for a Staged Approach to Youth Crime

There are still there are like 20 kids in prisons and watchhouses age 10 to 13 on any given day, about 130 cycling through. There's a strong argument that no child should be in prison, but at least 14 when they're not fully developed. They literally don't have the capacity to weigh up long term consequences when they're making decisions. It's based on evidence from doctors as well. The UN says is required for the minimum age of criminal responsibility. I will not be led by sexism and misogyny," he said.

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