Prisoner Support Officers provide support to our people who are incarcerated and ALSWA PSO Linc Ugle joins us to talk about his role with ALSWA and what assistance is available.
Kenny Sutton, Manager ALSWA Court Officer Unit
Do you know your rights and what to do if you’re arrested? Kenny Sutton (Manager ALSWA Court Officer Unit) provides information on your legal rights, particularly if you’re under 18 years of age.
Peter Collins, ALSWA Director Legal Services
2010 Year in review with ALSWA Director Legal Services Peter Collins. As the year draws to a close ALSWA reflects upon the continued over-representation of our people within the court and prison systems. We also discuss Taser use in WA and provide an update on ALSWA’s work in the Ward Matter.
Law Matters is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA).
Information in the Law Matters radio programs is of a general nature only and should not be used as legal advice for a specific legal matter. The information in these programs was correct at the time of broadcast, however the law may change at any time.
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ALSWA provides legal support and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in WA in Civil and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Child protection with additional services in Bail Support Service and Prison In-Reach Program, Community Legal Education, Custody Notification Service, Work development Permit Service, Your Story Disability Legal Support and Youth Engagement Program.
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