Publications released by the Human Rights Commisioner

Publications produced by the Human Rights Commissioner in relation to the ACT Human Rights Act 2004.

Brochures

• The ACT Human Rights Act 2004  - our guide to the Act.
• Our Guide to Researching Human Rights
• A Guide to the Human Rights Commissioner's Power to Intervene in Court Proceedings

Factsheets

• Public Authorities Obligations on Public Authorities  (.doc version)

• Section 9: Right to Life (.rtf version)
• Section 10: Torture (.rtf version)
• Section 12: Right to Privacy and Reputation   (.rtf version)

Audits

• The Human Rights Audit of Bimberi as part of the 2011 Youth Justice System Review.
• The Human Rights Audit on the Operation of ACT Correctional Facilities under Corrections Legislation was tabled in the Legislative Assembly today, 21 August 2007. See media release. The Government response is available on the Justice and Community Safety Directorate Website.
• The Human Rights Audit of Quamby Youth Detention Centre, 30 June 2005

Legislation

• A copy of the ACT Human Rights Act 2004 is on the ACT Legislation Register.  

Submissions and Advice by the HR Commissioner

Please note, Submisions and Advice  made by the Human Rights Commisioner can be found by clicking here.

 

 

Last updated 12 Apr 2012