Victorian government plans ankle bracelet tracking for young criminals, despite concerns about adolescent brain development.

Victorian government plans to track young criminals using ankle bracelets, with experts warning that adolescent brains are not fully developed until their early 20s, making it difficult for them to understand consequences. Research from George Washington Law School suggests electronic monitoring could create more harm than good. Breaching bail conditions is no longer an offense in Victoria, but crimes committed on bail can still be charged.