The second reading of the Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2002 in the Legislative Assembly on 4 June 2002 is on pages 2487-2489. It was moved by Mr Debus.The Debate on 18 June is on pages 3267-3278 and the debate on 19 June is on pages 3395-3404. The Legislative Assembly considers the limitation of three cautions.

Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2002 (NSW) - Second reading and Hansard debate, Legislative Assembly, 4, 18 and 19 June 2002

Diversions are options that police can use to prevent people from entering or continuing in the criminal legal system. Law and policy place some conditions on when diversions can be used. Police also have discretion about whether to use diversions. Research shows that diversions are underused for Aboriginal people, especially...

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Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2002 (NSW) - Second reading and Hansard debate, Legislative Assembly, 4, 18 and 19 June 2002

Policing and diversions