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Capital punishment - comparisons in practice 
by By Kay Danes, OAM (2016)
This paper explores the proposition that capital punishment is a cruel and unusual punishment against a legal, moral, socio-cultural and human rights framework. There are no best standards for inflicting capital punishment, regardless of whether in either Western or non-Western society. The foundation of human rights is the inherent dignity and value of all human life. Story Click Here
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FOREIGN PRISONER SUPPORT SERVICE
Est. 1995
When a person travels overseas they leave behind their Country's legal support systems, emergency service capabilities and medical facilities. Whilst your Government is obliged to provide prisoner support, there may be limitations. Our aim is to offer information through this website to support awareness of human rights and social justice. We hope to provide information that will help loved ones navigate the complexities of foreign incarceration, to better support their loved one.
A Year of Freedom
by Martin Garnett
The 23rd of September 2016 marks one year since I was released from prison. As you all know I served 21 years, 362 days in Thailand, American and Australian prisons. In fact, I did not even get released and I earned more prison time. Appalling though my