Civil rights
Alternative labels
Civil liberties
Book
Reflections of values and fear: a collection of the writings of Bill Calcutt
This collection of thirty-four published articles and essays explores the dynamic interaction between two of the most influential forces shaping human societies in modern history.
Report
Legal rights audit 2019
Fundamental legal rights refer to the protections which are afforded to citizens in a legal system to ensure that just outcomes are the norm and that the state is restrained from abusing its powers in enforcing the law. This report builds on previous work to arrive at a net total figure of provisions of Commonwealth...
Discussion paper
Education and learning: issues paper
The Royal Commission has identified that abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability in the education sector is an important topic to address. This issues paper on education outlines the Commission's preliminary understanding of the key issues and barriers experienced by students with disability.
Report
Rethinking strip searches by NSW Police
The first report of its kind in Australia, this resource looks at the operation of strip search laws across the country, exploring concerns around safeguards and transparency, and highlighting opportunities for law reform.
Report
Artificial intelligence prediction and counterterrorism
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in counterterrorism is not inherently wrong. This paper suggests some necessary conditions for legitimate use of AI as part of a predictive approach to counterterrorism on the part of liberal democratic states.