Abstract
Examination of three High Court decisions in late 2004 relating to detention without trial - potential scope that they have created for the use of indefinite detention - dangers in light of extraordinary powers now granted to the Federal Government and its intelligence police agencies under new counter-terrorism legislation - new dismissive approach to international law, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | University of Western Sydney law review |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Australia
- detention of persons
- human rights
- law and legislation
- prevention
- terrorism
