Event Brief
Police to hold children up to 48 hours in NT
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Northern Territory Police will be able to hold children in watch houses for up to 48 hours and question them without an adult present.
WHO: Northern Territory Police
WHAT: Planned changes to the Youth Justice Act would allow police to hold children in watch houses for up to 48 hours and question them without an adult present.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 2:20 AM ET
WHERE: Northern Territory
WHY: Planned changes to the Youth Justice Act would expand police powers for holding children and questioning them without an adult present.
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