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You asked. I answered. ⚖️ 109 charges. Dropped. Against one 14-year-old girl. And right now Australians want to know, "how is that even possible?" This week alone we've seen kids held in watch houses for 48 hours, parents threatened with criminal liability, and a Premier admitting the system has failed. You sent me hundreds of questions. I pulled the 10 that came up again and again. I'm James Glissan, former police officer, former police prosecutor, now criminal defence lawyer. I've stood on every side of the Children's Court. Here's what's actually going on. In this Q&A: ✅ Why does it FEEL like nothing happens to repeat offenders? (it's not your imagination) ✅ What is Doli Incapax — and does it actually mean kids don't know right from wrong? ✅ Why do kids get bail after serious or repeat offending? ✅ What is juvie actually like? (this answer might surprise you) ✅ Are these children criminals, victims, or both? ✅ Should parents be held responsible? ✅ Is there a two-tier system? ✅ What would actually fix this? ✅ ...and the most shocking thing I ever saw in that courtroom. — FORMAL CONSULTATION & ENGAGEMENT — Want to do more than watch? Australians can engage with formal consultations: 🔹 Parliamentary Committees (Submissions Open): https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Submissions_Open 🔹 Find Your MP/Senator: https://www.aph.gov.au/senators_and_members — Q&A INSTRUCTIONS — Got a question you want answered next time? Subscribe and post it on the channel's Community page. That's where I'm pulling from each week. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for clarity, not commentary. 📩 SHARE this with someone who's tired of the talking points. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro / Full Breakdown | 109 Charges. One Kid. No Convictions. 00:40 Why Repeat Offenders Keep Walking Free 1:34 What Is Doli Incapax and Does It Let Kids Off? 2:57 Why Kids Walk Out on Bail After Serious Crime 3:47 What Juvie Is Actually Like 4:59 Criminals or Victims? The Answer Is Uncomfortable 6:03 How Much Does a Kid Have to Do Before Court? 6:37 Should Parents Be Held Responsible For Their Kids? 7:21 Is There a Two Tier Justice System in Australia? 8:35 What Would Actually Fix Youth Crime? 9:15 The Most Shocking Thing I Ever Saw In That Courtroom 10:59 Why I'm Really Talking About This 12:15 Outro