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2. Preventing torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of children in detention in Australia.

Author

Mackay, Anita

Abstract

This article considers the multitude of inquiries and investigations into the treatment of children in youth detention in Australia over the past five years (2017–2022) as well as examples of practices that constitute torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international law (in particular, solitary confinement, use of restraints and force and strip searching). It explores how Australia might move beyond reacting to such treatment to preventing it because of the international and national monitoring and oversight mechanisms introduced by the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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5. Human rights guidance for Australian prisons: Complementing implementation of the OPCAT

Author

Anita Mackay

Subjects
Sociology and Political Science, Guiding Principles, Human rights, Law, media_common.quotation_subject, Political science, Solitary confinement, media_common
Abstract

In 2018, the Corrective Services Administrators’ Council updated the Standard Guidelines for Corrections in Australia (2012), renaming them the Guiding Principles for Corrections in Australia. This was an opportunity to ensure alignment with the 2015 United Nations Mandela Rules. However, the Guiding Principles are less aligned with the Mandela Rules than the 2012 Guidelines were. That is, they represent a step backwards. This article examines this missed opportunity to improve prison practice in three areas of frequent human rights violations of imprisoned people: (1) solitary confinement, (2) bodily searches and (3) use of restraints. It argues that the ACT Standards for Adult Correctional Services provide an excellent model for national guidance that should replace the Guiding Principles.

Published
2020

7. Victorian Charter of Rights and sentencing.

Author

NAYLOR, BRONWYN

Subjects
SOLITARY confinement, HUMAN rights, COUNTY courts, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article discusses legal aspects of a case of County Court of Victoria, Australia regarding solitary confinement conditions of three men during their detention on the grounds of armed robbery and car theft with reference to the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

Published
2013

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