Julian Assange must not be extradited to the US Following the announcement of Julian Assange’s arrest, and request for extradition to the United States, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Research in Europe, said: “Amnesty International calls on the UK to refuse to extradite or send in any other manner Julian Assange to the …
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Palaszczuk Government Youth Justice announcement doesn’t go far enough
In response to the announcement of the Queensland Youth Justice Action Strategy to reduce the rates of children on remand, Joel Clark, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Advocate said: “More than 80% of children held in detention in Queensland are on remand, many of them being held in watch houses, by police without the necessary training …
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Action needed to end kids being locked up
Amnesty has welcomed that the ALP has recognised the need to address the ongoing over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the justice system at a Federal level, but is calling for action on locking kids up. Rodney Dillon, Indigenous Rights Adviser at Amnesty International Australia said: “Prevention and diversion are key to …
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New QLD Commissioner has the opportunity to effect real change in youth justice
In response the appointment of Katarina Carroll as Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service, Joel Clark, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Advocate said: “We welcome Commissioner Carroll to her recent appointment, and celebrate the fact that she will be Queensland’s first female Police Commissioner. “With new leadership comes the opportunity for genuine change and reform. Commissioner …
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Sri Lanka: Attacks another grim reminder of the need to tackle hate
Sri Lanka: Attacks another grim reminder of the need to tackle hate The shocking Sunday morning bombing attacks targeting churches and hotels in three cities in Sri Lanka resulting in more than 290 deaths and leaving more than 500 people injured, is yet another grim wake-up to the intolerance and hatred surging through societies across the world, Amnesty International said …
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Amnesty condemns Fraser Anning’s election tactics
Following reports today that an alt-right campaigner claiming to work for Senator Fraser Anning recommended stunts such as using “blackface” and burning the Islamic holy book the Qur’an as campaign tactics to gain a voice in the Australian Parliament, Amnesty International campaigner Shankar Kasynathan said: “Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten must take …
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Nauru’s former President Sprent Dabwido condemns ‘torture’ of refugees
In an interview with The Project that aired last night, 17 April, former President of Nauru Sprent Dabwido condemned PNG’s agreement to hold Australian refugees on Nauru as ‘a deal with the devil’ and ‘torture’ for refugees. In response, Dr Graham Thom, Refugee Adviser at Amnesty International Australia said: “Amnesty International has long held that …
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Stand against racism
With the election campaign in full swing, Amnesty International Australia is urging all political parties to change the conversation by refusing to engage in divisive and stereotyping conversation. Tim O’Connor, Impact Manager at Amnesty International Australia said: “Today we are calling on our political leaders to stand against racism and unite Australia through inclusive leadership.The …
Has the QLD Government given up on keeping kids out of prison?
The Queensland Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women yesterday announced that 12 new beds have opened at Cleveland Detention Centre. In response, Joel Clark, Amnesty International Australia Indigenous Rights Advocate, said, “Opening new beds at youth prisons isn’t an achievement or a win, it is a sign that the Minister has given up listening …
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Indigenous Legal Assistance Program should be retained
As part of the 2019 Budget, the government yesterday announced plans to disband the Indigenous Legal Assistance Program (ILAP). The ILAP funds organisations to deliver culturally appropriate legal assistance services to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive the help needed to overcome legal problems and fully exercise their legal rights. Tammy Solonec, …
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