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Farid Farid

Drop in kids going to jail prompts controversial review

NSW will review laws relating to youth crime after a sharp drop in the number of kids found guilty. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Fewer under-14s are going to jail as fears about youth crime have prompted one government to take another look at the legal principle of children being "incapable of evil".

A study published on Thursday reveals a five-fold decrease in the number of young people aged 10 to 13 found guilty of a crime in Australia's most populous state.

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