Violent crime involving young people is causing significant community concern in Victoria.
The recent fatal stabbings of two boys in Cobblebank, along with the high rates of youth involvement in robberies and aggravated burglaries, has fuelled calls for “Jack’s Law” to be introduced in Victoria.
Jack’s Law would give police powers to conduct random, non-invasive wanding searches (using handheld electronic metal detectors) for knives and other weapons in public spaces, similar to random breath testing.
