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8. Mental health and cognitive impairment defences in a …

WEBIntroduction. The Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 replaces the defence of mental illness with a defence of “mental health impairment or …

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Impacts of Imprisonment and Remand in Custody

WEBExecutive Summary. Impacts of Imprisonment and Remand in Custody. Executive Summary. (Use links at left to download full chapter) Research shows that imprisonment …

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People with Cognitive and Mental Health Impairments in the …

WEBYes, for the reasons expressed in the Consultation Paper. However, we prefer that rather than 'cognitive and mental health impairment', any amendment instead …

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Applying the Amended Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act …

WEB* Macquarie Hospital, Concord Hospital and Kenmore (10 to 15 beds) The new Forensic Hospital is a high security facility which will offer a wide range of rehabilitation …

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The Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic …

WEB98896351.2 Printed 08/03/22 (13:09) page 1 The Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 - summary proceedings. Jane Sanders, Principal Solicitor, …

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Acquired Brain Injury

WEBThe purpose of this document is to collate published research, government reports and inquiries and academic commentary in relation to acquired brain injury, and the effects …

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Stolen Generations and Descendants

WEBpoorer physical and mental health outcomes; 6. lower rates of employment, financial security and home ownership; 7. higher rates of homelessness; 8. higher rates of …

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Coronavirus Healthcare and Human Rights of People in Prison

WEBDo no harm, equality, transparency, humanity: values should guide the criminal justice sector’s response to coronavirus. At the time of publishing there were more than …

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The Public Defenders

WEBThe Public DefendersLevel 23, 1 Oxford Street,Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. For regional Public Defenders' Chambers see details here. [email protected]. The Public …

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Bar Book: Childhood Exposure to Domestic and Family Violence

WEBThe purpose of this document is to collate published research, the findings of government reports and inquiries and academic commentary in relation to childhood exposure to …

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Bugmy Bar Book: Impacts of Imprisonment and Remand in …

WEBImpacts of Short-term Imprisonment including Remand. 84 The ALRC (2017) found that ‘being held in prison for even a short period of time can be disruptive and destabilising, …

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Low Socio Economic Status

WEBThe purpose of this document is to inform the Court of published research, government reports and inquiries, and academic commentary in relation to low socio-economic …

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Cultural Dispossession Experienced by Aboriginal and Torres …

WEBCultural Dispossession Experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The purpose of this document is to collate published research, government reports and …

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History of Public Defenders

WEBIn 1995, the Public Defenders Act 1995 replaced the earlier Act. The new Act extended the scope of work that Public Defenders can undertake, allowing them now to appear and …

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Cultural Dispossession Experienced by Aboriginal and Torres …

WEBThe Bugmy Bar Book November 2020 2 Aboriginal people’s health, as well as social and economic wellbeing.4 Further, ‘Aboriginal people in Australia have persistently said that …

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations and …

WEBThe Bar Book Project January 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations and descendants Executive Summary This document is available at http

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Cross-Examining Complainants in Sexual Assault Proceedings

WEBPublic Defenders Criminal Law Conference 2009. Paper by Belinda Rigg, Public Defender. Cross-examination is a vital part of defending those accused of sexual crimes. Often the …

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CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE 2022 PRESENTED BY: ELIZABETH …

WEB1 CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE 2022 PRESENTED BY: ELIZABETH McLAUGHLIN Barrister, Public Defender Author: Prita Supomo, Research Lawyer, Public Defenders

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