Electronic Monitoring (EM) can be defined as the use of tamper-proof electronic device that transmits signals to correctional authorities to monitor offenders. This enables them to determine whether the offender wearing the device is abiding by the particular conditions imposed upon them as part of the sentence. Whilst EM has limited use in Australia, it […]
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Home Detention is an alternative to incarceration where the offender serves their sentence in a confined area at an approved residence for a specific period of time, pursuant to the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act. Although often given to offenders with less serious convictions, home detention has some serious problems. These include the shift of the financial
Over the coming four years, $3.8 billion will be spent by Correctional Services NSW to build new prisons. The prison-boom policy, which would build 7000 additional prison beds at a cost of $1 millions per cell, has been driven by media reports that, while aiming to inform, serve the purpose of increasing the feelings of
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Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997) All Australian citizens have a constitutional right to engage in political communication not limited to election periods. Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997)[1] is the leading authority for the implied freedom of political communication in the Australian Constitution: “…each member of the Australian community has an interest in disseminating
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The need for prisoners to access computers in cells is at last being recognised by the law. In a groundbreaking decision in Liristis v State of New South Wales, Tony Liristis, an inmate of Long Bay Correctional Centre, was successfully granted access to a laptop and printer/scanner to prepare his case whilst in custody. Justice
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Just Us 2015 NSW Election Edition Released! JA’s interview with Eric McGraw, founder and editor of Just Us‘ British counterpart Inside Time (July 2012) New Matilda: ‘Prisoners Voted in the Dark’ article on Just Us (31 March 2011) Media Release: Voters in Prisons and Hospitals Refused Information (21 March 2011) Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Battle Over Prison Paper Leaves Little Time
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Tracy Brannigan’s avoidable death in custody marks the loss of a loved one and must force change in the prison system. She was owed a duty of care but rather than accepting responsibility, they isolated her in a cell away from her family and support. Their callous indifference caused her death. Download Report and Action Plan Update:Media
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Today the Court began by hearing from the family of Mr. Chatfield to provide personal insight into his character. The Court heard statements from Mr. Chatfield’s grandmother, sisters, brothers and friends who all quoted his good character as a protector for his family. The intergenerational trauma mentioned and made visible demonstrated the tragic and lasting
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The court heard evidence from expert witnesses, neurosurgeon – Dr. Neil Simon, forensic pathologist – Dr. Stephen Cordner, psychiatrist – Dr. Matthew Large, and Corrective Services employee Saffron Cartwright. Dr. Neil Simon’s testimony consisted of a medical analysis into Mr. Chatfield’s seizure and the appropriateness and reasonableness of the care and action taken towards Mr.
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