Reflection on the Recent High Court Decision on Refugees
The recent High Court decision of Plaintiff M68[1] has important implications for Commonwealth Government immigration detention policy,...
Why the law is so important in protecting human rights!
Kimberly Motley is an American international litigator and in this inspiring talk, she speaks of her efforts in defending the rule of law...
We CAN Stop Torture
Image Source: Amnesty International Australia For over 50 years Amnesty International has worked tirelessly with its passionate...
Brutal Suppression of Student Protests in Myanmar and the Case of Phyoe Auny
Picture Source: Amnesty International Myanmar The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is state in Southeast Asia that is bordered by India,...
Write for Rights: Abortion in El Salvador
Picture Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/write-rights-abortion-el-salvador-international-nsw-legal-network El Salvador stands as a...
Come to our Upcoming Write for Rights Event!
Come along to the upcoming Write for Rights event hosted by the Amnesty International Australia NSW Legal Network. A small event...
Write for Rights Case Study: LGBTI Rights in Greece
Picture Source: http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/outward/2015/03/05/gay_in_greece_how_syriza_s_election_victory_reinvigorated...
Write for Rights Case Study: Fred and Yves, Democratic Republic of Congo
Picture Source: http://write.amnestyusa.org/assets/img/body/caseFredYvesR.gif In March of this year, members of the Democratic Republic...
Australia and the death penalty
The death penalty and the right to life are central to the notion of human dignity upon which human rights law is founded. In recognition...
Domestic Laws in PNG and Treatment in Detention
Introduction Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a flimsy human rights record. As a developing country, the legislation and statutes it has in...
