Category Archives: Prisons

Imprisonment can do a grave injustice to the intellectually impaired

Posted on 10 January 2012 by

Date: 29/12/2011 Source: The Age – http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/imprisonment-can-do-a-grave-injustice-to-the-intellectually-impaired-20111228-1pcso.html Author: Graeme Innes (Opinion) Synopsis: After more than 10 years in prison without a conviction, a 29-year-old Aboriginal man with an intellectual disability will finally be released. Marlon Noble was deemed unfit to … Continue reading →

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Why do we imprison the mentally ill?

Posted on 26 September 2011 by

Date: 15/08/2011 Source: ABC Radio National, Counterpoint http://www.abc.net.au/rn/counterpoint/stories/2011/3290471.htm (audio) Synopsis: What is the extent of mental illness among prisoners and what sort of treatment do they receive while they’re in jail? To examine the problem we speak to Kat Armstrong, … Continue reading →

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Law, justice and the intellectually disabled under the spotlight

Posted on 21 April 2011 by

Date: 21/04/2011 Source: Radio National – Breakfast – http://www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast/stories/2011/3197419.htm (Audio) Synopsis: “A national campaign is underway to change the way intellectually disabled people are treated in the criminal justice system. In particular, the spotlight is on people with very low … Continue reading →

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Low IQ and in jail

Posted on 17 April 2011 by

Date: 17/04/2011 Source: Radio National – Background Briefing – http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3191335.htm (Audio) Synopsis: “Many intellectually disabled people end up in jail. They plead guilty to minor crimes not understanding either social rules or the consequences. Hear the story of Melisa who … Continue reading →

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Mental health courts and the challenge of therapeutic jurisprudence

Posted on 16 April 2011 by

Date: 16/04/2011 Presenter: Natasha Mitchell Source: Radio National – All In the Mind – http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2011/3189078.htm#transcript (Transcript and Audio) Synopsis: “When people with mental illness and cognitive impairments cycle in an out of jail—is there a better solution? ‘Problem solving courts’ … Continue reading →

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Prisoner kept in jail for 10 months too long wins £10,000 payout for breach of human rights

Posted on 30 March 2011 by

Date: 30 March 2011 Source: The Daily Mail UK online Synopsis: A vicious thug has used human rights laws to secure a record £10,000 compensation payout for being held in prison too long. The taxpayer will also have to find … Continue reading →

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