Youth Crime Q&A: The Questions Australians Keep Asking

Why does it feel like repeat youth offenders face no consequences? What is doli incapax? Why do children get bail after serious allegations? And what is juvenile detention actually like inside?James Glissan is an Australian former police officer, former police prosecutor, and now criminal defence lawyer who has worked across every side of the Children’s Court system. This episode explains the legal framework, the practical realities, and the uncomfortable tensions sitting underneath the public debate.New Q&A episodes are shaped directly by listener questions and current legal issues in Australia.