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Nick Gibbs

Queensland MPs debate controversial youth crime laws

Police Minister Mark Ryan acknowledged concerns about delays in youth criminal proceedings. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Controversial youth crime changes are a step closer to coming into law in Queensland as debate begins in state parliament.

Human rights watchdogs, legal groups, social service providers, charities and advocates have condemned the bill for the lack of evidence in support of measures that override the state's Human Rights Act.

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