Justification of the contents of the checklist To adequately represent oneself in court, the individual must have the sufficient degree of comfort to face the intimidating atmosphere of the courtroom; have been given the time and resources to research and familiarise themselves with the case. Moreover, the litigant must maintain the sense of comfort and
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Latest News AUSTLII accessResource: Prisoner’s right to access legal resourcesBrief overview of measures relating to community legal centres in the federal budget 2019/2020Final report by the Justice Project (2019) on access to justice in Australia for people experiencing significant disadvantage Overview Access to law is a fundamental right and protected by the rule of
Prisoners right of possession is fundamental to their entitlement for respect. To tell their stories, express themselves in art and be paid for their creation is a basic human right. To be denied that is to abuse the power of punishment and to render the prisoner the status of slave. Download paper PRISONERS RIGHT OF
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Art in Prison is a project that documents the history of Prison Art as a genre and exploring its impact as an effective therapeutic and rehabilitative tool that offers a form of communication that transcends narrow perceptions. Including creations by prisoners and contributions from the justice community, the Art in Prison Report intends to stimulate discussions around
The Justice Action team outside the Court of Appeal on Friday 28 June 2013 Report on $36,000 Costs Hearing in Court of Appeal On Friday 28 June 2013, Justices Ruth McColl and Fabian Gleeson heard Saeed Dezfouli’s application for leave to appeal. Appeal is sought against the cost order of $36,000 made by Justice Johnson
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Tribunal supports Forced Medication Report 1/4/20 Medication Forced Again Kerry O’Malley Report: Mental Health Review Tribunal Hearing 1/4/20 See full report here Denial of Representation2 Access to Documentation3 Personal Control Obstructed4 Independent Tribunal?5 Appendix A: Selective Examination of the MHRT Annual Report 2018-96 Appendix B: Negotiations with Mental Health Review Tribunal6 Kerry O’Malley, defending against
Earning Early Release Punishment for The Past, Training for The Future Download here Prisoners expressed that they felt helpless awaiting the end of their sentence, suggesting remission as an incentive for self-improvement and to successfully re-enter the community.
JUSTICE ACTION REPORT February 10, 2012 This is our regular report to update you with our latest news and projects. Please let us know if you can provide any assistance or advice on these issues or generally. Feedback on our new ground-breaking papers linked below, items 4, 5 and 6 would be greatly appreciated. GENERAL We
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‘Chalk and Cheese’ compares the development of the prison system in Norway with the current system in this country. The Community Justice Coalition launched the book on the 24th of November 2017. It demonstrates how the Norwegian experience can be used as a model for the transformation of prison systems to deliver more positive results and a
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