Pathways to justice : an inquiry into the incarceration rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples : final report / Australian Law Reform Commission.

Sydney : Australian Law Reform Commission, 2017

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Aboriginal Australians -- Criminal justice system.

Torres Strait Islanders -- Criminal justice system.

Prisoners, Aboriginal Australian.

Aboriginal Australians -- Legal status, laws, etc.

Torres Strait Islanders -- Legal status, laws, etc.

Sentences (Criminal procedure) -- Australia.

Alternatives to imprisonment -- Australia.

1. Introduction to the inquiry

2. Context

3. Incidence

4. Justice reinvestment

5. Bail

6. Sentencing and Aboriginality

7. Community-based sentences

8. Mandatory sentencing

9. Prison programs and parole

10. Access to justice

11. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

12. Fines and driver licences

13. Alcohol

14. Police accountability

15. Child protection and adult incarceration

16. Criminal justice targets and Aboriginal Justice Agreements.

The Report contains 35 recommendations designed to reduce the disproportionate rate of incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and improve community safety. - Publisher's website.

Includes ALRC Summary Report 133.

9780994320285

524 pages ; 25 cm