CLA welcomes moves by the ACT Government to protect pregnant women, but has criticized an aspect of the Governments Crimes (Offences Against Woman) Amendment Bill 2005, saying that it departs from basic legal principles and contains a presumption of guil…
CLA calls for the Taser X26 stun gun to be immediately withdrawn from service until further studies demonstrate that it is safe. The call is based on damning evidence, released in Freedom Of Information (FOI) documents, which show that AFP reports into t…
CLA has reservations about the proposed anti-terror laws despite assurances sought by the ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, that civil liberties will be protected. Read media release…
CLA has criticised ACT Police Minister Hargreaves’ decision to not release the pending police report into the death of Clea Rose. Read the media release… (NOTE: The Report was subsequently released in April 2006 – Pt 1 & Pt 2 ).
Canberra home owners should have the right to defend their home against fire if they choose, Civil Liberties Australia (ACT) told a Legislative Assembly committee hearing this week. Read the media release…
