The Community Development and Justice Standing Committee is conducting an inquiry into custodial arrangements in police lock-ups across Western Australia, which is yet to report. The terms of reference include: Whether current arrangements fully comply with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Read more →The Minister for Corrective Services the Inspector of Custodial Services, pursuant to section 17(2)(b) of the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2003 to conduct a full investigation into all aspects of the incident that occurred as Banksia Hill Detention Centre on 20 Januray 2013. ALSWA prepared a comprehensive,
Read more →The Public Sector Commission conducted a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006 (the Act). The terms of reference included: Examine the operation and effectiveness of the Act Report on the extent to which the purpose of the
Read more →Guests: Janette Dines, CEO, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Janette Dines provides an overview of the Royal Commission and why it has been set up. More information is available by phoning the Royal Commission General Enquiries line on 1800 099 340 Paul Gazia,
Read more →Guests: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and Greens Senator Rachel Siewert Dennis and Rachel discuss Justice Reinvestment, community initiatives and the recent Banksia Hill Report by the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services. ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer Betty Campbell Betty Campbell talks about ALSWA’s legal workshops
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Date: Thursday, 15 August 2013 Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm Venue: Aboriginal Legal Service, Perth Office, 7 Aberdeen Street
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