2012
| Author | Pheeney, David |
|---|---|
| Date | 2012 |
| Source/Publisher | Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales |
| Link(s) | http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/ILB/2012/16.html |
| Subjects | Juvenile justice |
The evolution of bail laws in New South Wales (NSW) is critiqued in the context of public debate, political comments and competing interest groups. It is argued that over the last 34 years an individual’s right to bail has been steadily eroded. The author highlights the increasing incarceration, particularly remand, of Aboriginal juveniles and calls for reforms to the bail criteria set for them. Comparisons with other jurisdictions are made, pointing to Victoria’s ‘unacceptable risk’ provisions as having merit.
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