Senate inquiry calls for end to indefinite detention of the disabled

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A senate inquiry into the prisons of Australia has found around 100 people with disabilities are being detained without a formal trial.

The inquiry saw 32 recommendations put forward to ensure the proper screening of those with mental disabilities whilst also putting an end to mandatory detention.

 

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Friday, December 2 2016
Produced By Brittany Treadwell and Steven Riggall
Featured in storyProfessor Thalia Anthony - University of Technology SydneyDamien Griffis - CEO of the First People's Disability NetworkTherese Sands - Director of Disabled Person's Organisations Australia
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