Show Notes
From the World's leading Human Rights Organisation to some of the best Medical minds on the planet, we learn what we already know. Aboriginal people are being treated appallingly in prisons across the country. From more Deaths in Custody, to Children in Solitary Confinement and the sexual abuse of disabled prisoners the horror continues. A Royal Commission must be called and that's only a startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In episode 12 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson introduce The Disappeared Project, along with their co-founders Ginny and Kevin. A new Indigenous-led project which aims to fight for the families and loved ones of the Disappeared, providing resources, tools, legal advice, stories, and data collection, officially launch during National Missing Persons Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In episode 9 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the recent inquest findings into the death of Constance May Watcho, examine a litany of failures by the court, discuss the clear evidence that exists and examine how deeply her family and community have been failed by the system, yet again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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