Policing and detention
Media and commentary related to our work to provide critical oversight of NSW Police, prisons and youth detention centres, to protect human rights and ensure fair and lawful treatment.
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The Land: Community calls for ‘milo’ funds as review into youth crime protections begins
CEO Jonathon Hunyor said tough-on-crime approaches are letting down children and communities.
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2SER: Police in Firing Line Over Unauthorised Bail Checks
Senior Solicitor Grace Gooley broke down a new report saying NSW Police must follow the law when they perform bail checks.
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Police watchdog calls on police to stop unauthorised bail compliance checks
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has recommended police only conduct bail compliance checks with a court order.
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The Newcastle Herald: Criminalising children a costly investment in failure
Our CEO, Jonathon Hunyor, explained why we need to ‘get real’ about the failure of law and order approaches to youth justice.
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AAP: Premier claims credit for higher jail rate
CEO Jonathon Hunyor responded to NSW Premier Minns claiming credit for higher numbers of people in jail and on remand.
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CityHub: Controversial New Hate Speech Laws Passed In NSW
JEC Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie calls for the Minns Government to address serious gaps in the new hate speech laws.
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2SER: How the Commonwealth Government Can Protect Children
JEC Principal Solicitor, Jonathan Hall Spence explains how the Australian Government has the constitutional powers to protect children.
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The Saturday Paper: NSW Police Force’s use of AI raised watchdog concerns
NSW Police stopped using its controversial STMP program in 2023, but its new AI tool has attracted criticism.
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LSJ: State systems are hurting kids, but the Commonwealth can protect them
This op-ed from Principal Solicitor, Jonathan Hall Spence explains the actions the Australian Government can take to protect children in custody.
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The Saturday Paper: Serco’s ugly legacy in Australia’s immigration detention system
Principal Solicitor Jonathan Hall Spence explains how Serco’s operations have harmed access to healthcare for people in detention.