Melissa Yarnold, a transgender woman, has spoken out about her harrowing experience in the NSW criminal justice system after settling a complaint of discrimination and sexual harassment against NSW Police, Corrective Services NSW, and Justice Health NSW.
…
Jonathon Hunyor, CEO of the Justice and Equity Centre, condemned the treatment Melissa endured as a transgender woman.
“Under Australian law, a person shouldn’t be subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination because of their gender, including when they are dealing with the criminal legal system,” he stated.
“Melissa suffered immense distress because police and corrections staff breached their own policies and failed to treat her with decency and respect.”
Watch: Challenging Injustice in Community Housing