Hashtag
Men's Weekly

A new bill keeping 10 year olds out of jail is a good start, but it needs to go further

  • Written by Thomas Crofts, Professor, School of Law and Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
A new bill keeping 10 year olds out of jail is a good start, but it needs to go furtherChildren as young as ten may well lack the capacity to understand the wrongfulness of their behaviour.Shutterstock

A nine-year-old boy was recently charged with arson and five counts of murder in Illinois, US. In court, the boy didn’t even understand what “arson” meant.

In Australia, a nine year old cannot be prosecuted and found...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Is the Morrison government 'authoritarian populist' with a punitive bent?
  2. We asked 13 economists how to fix things. All back the RBA governor over the treasurer
  3. automatic cameras will spot mobile-using motorists, but at what cost?
  4. Strippers on film: battlers, showgirls and hustlers
  5. Opioid dependence treatment saves lives. So why don't more people use it?

Health & Wellness

How to Choose the Right Earplugs for Sleeping: A Comprehensive Guide

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Getting a restful night's sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. For many, external noises—be it a snoring partner, traffic, or noisy neighbors—can disrupt sleep patterns. One effective...

How Teen Depression Differs from Normal Adolescent Mood Swings

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Adolescence is often described as a turbulent period of life. Hormonal changes, social pressures, academic stress, and the search for identity all combine to make the teenage years emotionally inten...

Why Regular Visits to a Trusted Dentist Matter More Than You Think

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Seeing a dentist is often associated with pain or emergency situations. However, routine dental visits play a much larger role in maintaining not only oral health but your overall wellbeing. Whether...