David Szach: denying a dying man
If you had been wrongly convicted of murder, you’d want your name formally cleared, wouldn’t you? So does a man who doesn’t have long to live. 13 Dec 2014
CIAlia…where lies rule, torture prevails
The CIA is become the Stasi of the States, or a state unto itself. Why would Australia work with an agency that its own Congress and people can’t trust? 11 Dec 2014
Outsiders see with different outlook
Daniel Mori’s book, about the company cowards keep, allows those who see a coloured light on a different hill to examine the perspective they are coming from. 11 Nov 2014
Terror laws: some good, some unneeded
Delivering the Lionel Murphy memorial lecture for 2014, Prof George Williams gave this excellent rundown of the status of Australia’s terror laws. MPs, please take note. 6 Nov 2014
Who obeys the law, wins
Did special forces or other soldiers violently strip, cover with hoods, and threaten with anal rape when apprehending non-violent protesters in Australia. We’re keen to know answers. 4 Nov 2014
Keogh fate being closely watched
A decision is expected within months in the Keogh case, an appeal under a new South Australian law being used for the first time. 9 Oct 2014
Why are women in prison up 40%?
The latest report on women in prison in WA focuses on dealing with increasing numbers, rather than freeing up spaces by not jailing females unnecessarily. 9 Oct 2014
Learning to avoid getting it wrong
There are lessons worldwide to be learned from Wrongful Conviction Day, held this month: here are 10 from Toronto in Canada, most of which apply here. 5 Oct 2014
64 bodies urge ratifying of OPCAT
From across the spectrum, more than 60 organisations are urging AG George Brandis to ratify – bring into law – the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture. 15 Sept 2014
Red alert: Terror laws on the march!
Australia’s fear meter is ramped to red alert…mainly so scared citizens won’t become angry over new laws that further restrict civil liberties and invade our privacy. 12 Sept 2014