The bill was well intentioned but misguided, Judge Andrew Becroft says. Photo: Supplied The Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerits Points) Amendment Bill sought to reduce repeat reoffending through a demerit points system. Points would have been assigned based on the gravity of an offence, and there would have been different consequences for varying levels of demerits. High level offending, which was 100 points or more, would have seen charges filed in the District Court, rather than the Youth Court. Judge Andrew Becroft said it would have criminalised more children and young people, particularly impacting those who are Māori, care experienced or disabled.