Why are more people than ever behind bars in Australia?
In Australia, more people are behind bars than ever, and the spending on prisons is up.…
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Rights of children in detention ‘increasingly violated’
A report from Human Rights Watch has criticised the Australian criminal justice system for its treatment…
Jailbaby at Griffin Theatre
It wasn’t meant to go like this. A few iPhones, a huge TV and a Socceroos…
Closing the Gap shows mixed progress across 18 targets
The recently released Closing the Gap report of 2022 reveals that out of 18 targets, four…
Concerns WA precinct laws unfairly target Indigenous people
Numerous Indigenous organisations fear that newly proposed precinct laws in Western Australia will disproportionately affect Indigenous…
Attorneys General feet of clay when it comes to Criminal Responsibility
Image:Images: Shutterstock - Jan H Andersen The Council of Attorneys General have been deliberating on the…
Mental Illness Verdicts Being Re-Evaluated
The verdict being “charged not guilty by reasons of mental illness” has had serious impacts on…
Not Guilty
Stories about Wrongful convictions has gained a lot of popularity over the years, with Netflix showcasing…
How Can We Support Breastfeeding Mothers in the Criminal Justice System?
For many mothers who are able to breastfeed, it can be a rewarding exercise, however mothers…