The Supreme Court stated that national sovereignty supersedes personal liberty, especially in cases like drug trafficking that harm the nation. It also noted inconsistent application of prolonged incarceration as grounds for bail, leading to unequal outcomes for similarly situated individuals.
A report by QMUL and Defend Our Juries claims the UK is creating 'new political prisoners' by jailing climate and Palestine activists. The study highlights increased anti-protest laws, lengthy sentences, and the use of civil injunctions leading to custodial sentences.
Rep. Mark Takano draws parallels between the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII and current immigration enforcement, citing his family's history of incarceration and advocating for potential redress for those affected by Trump's policies.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to cut youth jail numbers by 25% and end lifelong criminal records for under-18s. The overhaul includes new interventions and parental accountability measures.
The inquiry heard calls for more scrutiny over how Commonwealth money is spent in the NT, which is trending backwards on seven Closing the Gap targets.
