Seven Teens Charged Over Carjacking Murder Kept Behind Bars The recent spate of teenagers charged with murder in Queensland has left many questioning the effectiveness of the state's "adult crime, adult time" laws.
The latest development sees seven teens, including two 14 year old girls, facing life sentences for their alleged involvement in a carjacking that ended in a fatal assault.
Critics argue that this approach ignores the complexities of adolescent brain development, which research has shown is still in its formative years.