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Luke Costin

HISTORICAL FACTS: Youth bail crackdown to be extended for three years - Caught on Camera

Advocates oppose extending youth bail reforms, saying locking up kids has never worked. (Glenn Campbell/AAP PHOTOS)

Children accused of repeated serious burglaries or car thefts are increasingly being locked up before trial under a bail crackdown critics say should be axed not extended.

Aimed at curbing youth crime in regional areas, the NSW bail changes have been fiercely opposed by youth advocates and legal groups since being introduced in April.

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