Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody by Garry Sims https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review A Royal Commission in 1987 investigated Aboriginal deaths in custody over a 10-year period, giving 339 recommendations. Find at least 3 RECOMMENDATIONS that you consider to be most important en-us 2017-01-19 23:09:03 UTC 2023-04-05 07:20:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Three Recommendations https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262304 No. 39 - the development of a protocol with the Aboriginal Legal Services, and Aboriginal Health Services. As stated, the state Coroner might need to consider whether it is appropriate to extend the terms of the protocol to deal with any cases of Aboriginal Deaths in custody.

No. 60 - any mistreatment occurred by the police to the aboriginal people is considered as a serious breach of principle.

No. 70 - promoting a strategy or programs addressing Aboriginal alcohol issues - explaining the causes of alcohol misuse and related problems at the community level.]]> 2017-01-20 01:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262304 https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262531 The Royal Commission investigated 99 deaths in custody. 25 years after the hearing, a further 365 deaths have occurred. That's on average over 14 deaths each year since the Commission released its 339 recommendations. Is enough being done?]]> 2017-01-20 01:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262531 https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262840 Was there any evidence of systematic racial discrimination by police and/or prison officers? If not, what were the causes of death in custody?]]> 2017-01-20 01:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262840 What has been done to address questions of 'culture' in the NSW Police Force: https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2_z9W6WnIY]]> 2017-01-20 01:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148262994 Recommendations include https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263380 87. Arrest people only when no other way exists for dealing with a problem.

92. Imprisonment should be utilised only as a sanction of last resort.

161. Police and prison officers should seek medical attention immediately if any doubt arises as to a detainee’s condition.

339. Initiate a formal process of reconciliation between Aboriginal people and the wider community.


]]> 2017-01-20 01:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263380 Most significant recommendations (paraphrased) https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263441 92 - Imprisonment to be used as a last resort
161 - Police/Prison Officers should seek medical attention if there is any doubt on a detainees condition
339 - All political leaders/parties must recognize the need for reconciliation between aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities and must actively attempt to reconcile.]]> 2017-01-20 01:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263441 Police holding cells in NSW are now designed to prevent the ability of prisoners to hang themselves. https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263618 2017-01-20 01:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263618 The NSW Police Force Aboriginal Strategic Direction document is a policy that is aimed at improving relationships between police and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263669 2017-01-20 01:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/Review/wish/148263669