NT Children’s Commissioner Shahleena Musk released findings on children in the youth justice system with mental health needs or cognitive disabilities, attributing their situation to a “failed” child protection system. The report comes amid NT government plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10, prompting Musk to advocate for evidence-based and therapeutic responses instead. The investigation revealed that many detained children had significant contact with the child protection system, emphasizing the need for early intervention and support for at-risk families to prevent further incarceration.
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Colombia senator’s surgery ‘went well’ after shooting
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who may run for president, is in intensive care after surviving surgery for head injuries sustained during a shooting at a campaign event in Bogota. A minor was arrested with a 9mm pistol, and the government is investigating potential accomplices, prompting President Gustavo Petro to call for accountability. Vigils and support marches have emerged in response, while the Colombian government is offering a substantial reward for information related to the attack,...
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