The government's creating a new ram raid offence that could see children as young as twelve charged, and facing a maximum ten year jail sentence.
Right now burglary charges can cover ram raid offences, but the government says repeat child offenders whose age and crimes don't meet the criteria for youth court can escape charges.
The new offence would mean there are more for police and Oranga Tamariki to deal with young criminals.
The law will also apply to some passengers in ram raid vehicles. Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan explained to Lisa Owen how this is going to work.
