Our thoughts are with the family of Ms Dhu and the Deaths in Custody Watch Committee of WA today. See the excellent article by Calla Wahlquist in the Guardian
WA Coroner finds Ms Dhu’s death was preventable, her treatment inhumane and releases video @auspol
The WA Coroner has found that Ms Dhu’s death was preventable, that her treatment was inhumane and she has decided to release the video evidence. See http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-16/ms-dhu-inquest-coroner-releases-findings-into-death-in-custody/8122898
The shocking video of the inhumane way Ms Dhu was treated has been released. WARNING: THE IMAGES ARE DISTURBING
It is impossible to deny the inhumane treatment that #Missdhu received when you see these stark images. #MissDhu ‘s short life must not be in vain. The WA Government must stop locking up fine defaulters, ensure police contact the Aboriginal Legal Service when an Aboriginal person is detained & make amends to Ms Dhu’s family.http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/shocking-footage-of-ms-dhu-will-be-released-by-coroner-20161216-gtck7m.html
Don Dale training manual revealed
George Newhouse, principal solicitor of the National Justice Project, told The Saturday Paper that the revelations of the training course could have significant legal ramifications. “I think it is inappropriate to ever use tear gas on children at all, and then if they have breached their guidelines, then I think there are implications for both criminal and civil law in the circumstances,” …