How Victoria could follow Scotland’s lead and cut knife crime and youth offending

28-09-2025 05:59 via theage.com.au

How Victoria could follow Scotland’s lead and cut knife crime and youth offending

A controversial policing tactic which last year resulted in Scotland emptying its jails of offenders aged under 18 could be the key to tackling youth crime in Victoria.

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