First Peoples Sentencing Courts
Alternative labels
Australian Indigenous Sentencing Courts
Report
Joining forces: a partnership approach to effective justice - community-driven social controls working side by side with the Magistracy of the Northern Territory
In February 2012, the author was engaged by the NT Department of Justice to undertake a review of Community Courts. This report outlines his observations and is available for the first time to the general public, courtesy of the author and the NT Attorney-General and Department of Justice.
Report
Sentencing in the Koori Court division of the magistrates' court: a statistical report
This report, the first of two on the sentencing of Indigenous people in Victoria, presents a descriptive profile of the Koori Court.
Briefing paper
Indigenous sentencing courts
This brief focuses on Indigenous sentencing courts, which operate in all Australian states and territories except Tasmania.
Strategy
National Indigenous Law and Justice Framework 2009–2015
The National Indigenous Law and Justice Framework was developed by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) as a national approach to address serious and complex issues that exist for Indigenous Australians and the criminal justice system.
Report
Indigenous courts and justice practices in Australia
Indigenous participation in sentencing procedures has been occurring informally in remote communities for some time. This paper describes the range of practices used. It is a snapshot of current practice at year-end 2003 in Australia.