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Young offenders could be set to pay a lower Victims of Crime Levy under moves to make the compulsory fine contribution more affordable, as the State Government reveals the fund now holds a huge $178 million.
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Attorney-General Vickie Chapman says South Australia needs to find other ways to manage young offenders before it lifts the age of criminal responsibility, amid growing calls to stop children aged as young as 10 from being arrested and charged.
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A retired Supreme Court Judge, Court of Appeal president and deputy head of the Australian Medical Association have been appointed to the state’s first judicial conduct panel, which will investigate the conduct of a serving Magistrate accused of inappropriate behaviour towards female staff.
Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has agreed to set up South Australia’s first judicial conduct panel, which will have the powers of a Royal Commission, to investigate complaints about a serving Magistrate.
A South Australian Magistrate accused of sexual harassment is still working at the courts despite being asked by the Chief Magistrate to take leave while his alleged behaviour is investigated.
The State Government is yet to decide whether to change laws to prevent children aged as young as 10 from being charged with criminal offences, as protestors gather at Victoria Square to demand reform following Federal Government inaction.
