There is no change in policy regarding the penalty which applies under the law to young teenagers. For those cases where the Crown may ask for an adult penalty, the same policy would apply. In this respect, the Bill does not change anything.
If the individual has a criminal record as a result of offences or convictions mentioned in the Bill, the Crown will look at that criminal record and make a decision as to whether to seek a harsher penalty because the person is re-offending, and if the Crown does decide that this is appropriate under the circumstances, then he or she will give notice accordingly.