Should mandatory life sentences for minors be allowed?

In Queensland, the topic of mandatory life sentences for minors convicted of murder has everyone talking. What is your opinion on this difficult debate? Human rights advocates say that the proposed Liberal National Party bill for life sentences for children would contradict Queensland's Human Rights Act.

On Sunday, opposition leader David Crisafulli discussed the "adult crime, adult time" policy at the party convention. He explained that it would serve as a deterrent for juvenile offenders. But should we give such an extreme punishment to children?

Currently, Queensland law mandates a life sentence for adult murderers. This has a non-parole period of up to 30 years. depending on the victim. In July, Crisafulli confirmed that their proposed legislation would enforce a mandatory life sentence for youth offenders convicted of murder.