New data reveals a shocking surge in youth incarceration in the Northern Territory, with over 500 kids—90% Indigenous—held in police watch houses between March and September last year, coinciding with new laws targeting young offenders. Police admit custody duration data is unreliable due to manual entry errors, sparking outrage from Senator Lidia Thorpe and others demanding accountability. The spike mirrors adult incarceration trends, blamed by the government on lowered criminal responsibility age and stricter bail laws—but critics push for community-based alternatives, citing proven success elsewhere. Police acknowledge the strain on resources as more young people enter custody.
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