Authority and governability on both sides has become a central factor feeding the escalation that might reach new heights very soon.
Police drug-enforcement activities in Indonesia do more harm than good, and women bear the brunt of it. It’s time for Indonesia to decriminalise drug use, and expand health services.
It’s time to ask our politicians the hard questions about what they intend to do to strengthen human rights protections if elected to government.
The experts uncover some of the policies and initiatives needed for change, and the role of localised actions as part of the solution.
Female prisoner numbers have skyrocketed over the past decade, and an overwhelming majority of them have experienced domestic violence.
Addiction and problematic drug use is mostly a result of social disadvantage and personal trauma.
We must move towards the universal protection of the right of LGBTIQ people to live their lives in dignity and equality, regardless where they live in the world.
Since 1991, the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system has increased. There are three areas of reform that could start addressing the problem.
Australia has an opportunity to design a recovery strategy that strengthens our resilience to future shocks and ensures the country’s long-term, sustainable prosperity.
A new study suggests that approaches to support effective communication with multicultural communities should be incorporated in government strategies from the beginning.
A dramatic fall in youth remand numbers during the pandemic has sparked calls for a re-examination of our justice systems.
The Malaysian death penalty legal framework falls short of the fair trial standards enshrined both domestically and internationally.
Racism shapes the war on drugs, and we can't make black lives truly matter without major law reforms.
When police adopt a military philosophy, the community is divided into those to be protected, and those seen as a threat – and that's most often defined along racial lines.
The COVID-19 crisis has raised the question of whether low-risk offenders should be imprisoned.
Violent and extremist groups are ramping up online propaganda messages to exploit confusion and fear during COVID-19.
Examining the similarities and differences between Australian and Brazilian policies towards gender-based violence.
The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.
Three privately managed prisons house nearly 40 per cent of Victoria’s prisoner population, but research indicates they're falling short of expectations in key areas.
A genuine partnership needs to be established between the government and Aboriginal people to get Closing the Gap targets back on track.
Sometimes, improving public health can mean infringing on people’s rights and compromising their interests.
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