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Advocate says GPS tracking device could act as ‘trophy’ for offenders
Slapping GPS tracking devices on young repeat offenders could act as a trophy for juveniles and fail to reduce crime in the Sunshine State, a youth advocate has warned.
The drastic measure was among sweeping reforms proposed by the Palaszczuk government in February after a spate of horrific deaths.
Strengthened bail laws as well as a presumption against bail was also pitched by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk who appointed the state’s former anti-terror boss to head a Youth Crime Taskforce.
The tough measures were introduced into state…
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