The Victims Bill of Rights merely lists a series of guidelines that those in the criminal justice system should take into account, as they see fit. It does not compel them to do so.
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The legislation designed to stop Palmer claiming huge damages against WA raises a host of questions.
How much is your suffering worth in court? Often, it depends on the judge. But justice may be better served by letting victims choose between monetary compensation and a more restorative remedy.
South Africa’s mining industry is on an unsustainable trajectory and needs to undergo fundamental transformation that emphasises transparency, equity, and community participation.
The nuclear operator was nowhere near adequately covered for the disaster. And it’s not just a Japanese problem.
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Pre-doctoral researcher, University of Cambridge
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Senior Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professeur adjoint de victimologie à l'École de criminologie, Université de Montréal
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Lecturer, The University of Western Australia
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Law and Economics, ETH Zurich
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Global Faculty (Centre of Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law & Policy), University of Dundee
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Associate professor, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor, Law School, The University of Western Australia
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Lecturer in Administrative and Property Law; PhD in WA iron ore State agreements, The University of Western Australia
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Professor specialising in public law and less-adversarial justice, The University of Western Australia