The second reading is of the Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2002 in the Legislative Council. It was moved by Mr Obeid. The second reading of the Bill on 20 June 2002 is on pages 3494-3496. Debate on the bill is on pages 3496-3497, 3523. Debate resumes on 27 August 2002 and is on pages 4227-4236, 4266-4270.  Consideration of the Bill continues on 3 September 2002 and is on pages 4381-4382.

Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2002 (NSW) - Second reading and Hansard debate, Legislative Council, 20 June, 27 August and 3 September 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 Council, 20 June, 27 August and 3 September 2002

Policing and diversions