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Peak NSW Aboriginal organisations calling for change to justice system

A coalition of Aboriginal peak organisations is calling for the NSW government to establish a Walama court circle sentencing program.

NSW Aboriginal Organisations NITV
A coalition of Aboriginal peak organisations is calling for the NSW government to establish a Walama court circle sentencing program. Source: NITV

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By Keira Jenkins, NITV

Presented by Justin Sungil Park

Source: NITV



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A coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) in New South Wales is calling for the state's justice system to change, following the commencement of hearings for a new inquiry into Indigenous deaths in custody.

The coalition is calling for the state government to "rapidly and radically transform the justice system" through the establishment of circle sentencing, like a Walama court; enable independent investigations of deaths in custody and police misconduct; raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14; and create of state-based justice targets towards 'closing the gap'.

Read the full article in English here.


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