The royal commission’s work, and the testimony of survivors, has brought to light an issue that has been denied for far too long.
- Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Deakin University
Changes that would widen the gulf between Australian practice and international standards should be avoided at all costs.
The royal commission’s terms of reference hold some promise, but more needs to be done about juvenile justice and child protection systems across Australia.
The cultures of silence and denial that surround child sexualised behaviours mean that adults often lack the information they need to respond appropriately.
Children may endure family violence directly, or witness violence perpetrated on others. Both scenarios result in severe adverse effects for children in the short and long term.
As a country that claims to uphold the human rights of all – including those before the law – Australia should take notice of international practice when it comes to life imprisonment.
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