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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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.
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Finance Career: Serco replacement picked
The Australian Government has given a $2bn immigration detention contract to a controversial American company.
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ABC News: Transgender woman reaches settlement with NSW corrective services over her treatment in prison
Our client, Melissa Yarnold, hopes her experience will lead to a safer justice system for trans people.
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Q News: NSW trans woman ‘put through hell’ by police complaint
Our client, Melissa Yarnold, wants her story to help change the system police do not discriminate against trans and gender diverse people.
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Star Observer: “Hell on Earth” Transgender Woman Settles Discrimination Case Against NSW Police
Melissa Yarnold was placed in a men’s prison, where she alleges she was subject to sexual harassment and discrimination.
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No Filter: Police shootings, mental health crises and the shattered families pushing for alternative first responders
StreetCare member Alex* spoke about his experiences of over-policing in his social housing community.