WA age of criminal responsibility called into question following acquittal of 10-year-old boy accused of car theft
ABC NEWS (Australia)
2023-12-14
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WA's Police Minister, Paul Papalia says he's frustrated by a decision to acquit a 10-year-old boy accused of stealing a car and driving at police in the Kimberley. The Magistrate found the child did not know what he was doing was morally wrong, but the Minister says the lack of a penalty sends the wrong message.
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