Past Issues

HRLRC Bulletin Vol 5 – September 2006

The September 2006 edition of the Human Rights Law Resource Bulletin contains articles about:

  • A human rights approach to public policy by the Hon Elizabeth Evatt;
  • The Victorian Court of Appeal’s decision in Jack Thomas’s appeal against conviction for terrorist-related offences;
  • A recent determination by the UN Human Rights Committee in relation to Australia’s policy of mandatory immigration detention;
  • A report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the legal protection of economic, social and cultural rights;
  • A recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights about permissible limitations on human rights;
  • A call by the UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing for immediate action on homelessness in Australia;
  • A complaint to UN human rights experts regarding the conditions of detention of unconvicted remand prisoners in Victoria; and
  • Human rights training, education and resources.