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Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders

A Queensland political party has suggested bringing in the use of the cane for criminals, a method used by countries like Singapore.
Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
10/22/2024|Updated: 10/22/2024
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Katter’s Australian Party has drawn attention during the Queensland election campaign by proposing changes to abortion laws, and now the minor party is suggesting caning as a form of punishment for criminals.

The party is also pressing for Castle Law, which would allow the use of lethal force on home intruders.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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