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Lee Evans’ policy on youth bail laws

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Should bail laws be tightened to make it harder for youth offenders to get out of jail?

LE>LE  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, if you are old enough to do the crime you are old enough to do the time

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Very strongly agree

Yes, if you are old enough to do the crime you are old enough to do the time

This specific rhetoric, 'adult crime, adult time,' has been a centerpiece of recent Liberal-National youth justice campaigns, notably in Queensland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for dangerous repeat offenders

Focusing on dangerous repeat offenders allows the party to target community concerns about recidivism, which is a primary focus of their legislative proposals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Party consistently campaigns on 'law and order' platforms, frequently advocating for stricter bail and sentencing to ensure community safety. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Opposing the tightening of bail laws contradicts the party's standard policy of prioritizing public protection over the rights of repeat offenders. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, prison is a school for crime that creates better criminals

The Liberal Party generally rejects the 'school for crime' argument as being 'soft on crime,' prioritizing incapacitation and deterrence through detention. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, tough bail laws target Indigenous youth instead of using diversion programs

The party typically prioritizes uniform law enforcement and community safety over arguments concerning the systemic or disproportionate impact on Indigenous youth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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