Amnesty International has recently published a research report highlighting extensive concerns and systemic issues regarding the mistreatment and over-representation of Indigenous young people in detention in Queensland.
CJRC researcher Professor Kerry Carrington from the School of Justice, Faculty of Law, attended Parliament House yesterday where the report was officially launched.
Findings from the report indicate that Indigenous children in Queensland are 22 times more likely to be detained that non-Indigenous children, with Indigenous young people making up 65% of the state’s juvenile detention population.
The report also finds that Queensland has the highest number of 10 and 11-year-old children in detention in Australia, as well as being the only state to treat 17-year-olds as adults. There is also a lack of culturally appropriate diversionary options for Queensland children.
Over 20 recommendations have been made from the report, including the immediate removal of 17 year old offenders from adult prisons.
For more research findings and to access the full report, click here.
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