Two former juvenile justice officers have been charged over horrific historical child sex offences allegedly committed on children as young as 10 at Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre between 1996-2004. In response Roxanne Moore, Amnesty International’s Indigenous Rights Campaigner said:
“It is beyond belief that for the third time in just one week we are hearing distressing allegations of children being abused in youth detention, this time sexual abuse.”
Roxanne Moore, Amnesty International’s Indigenous Rights Campaigner
“It is beyond belief that for the third time in just one week we are hearing distressing allegations of children being abused in youth detention, this time sexual abuse.”
“Don Dale, Cleveland, Barwon, Bimberi and now Reiby – for the second day in a row Amnesty International is asking – how many more children have to suffer before the Government acts to overhaul Australia’s “injustice” system?”
“Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must immediately act, in partnership with Indigenous communities and organisations, to develop a national action plan on youth justice to focus on prevention by supporting children, their families and communities.”
Amnesty International has sought an assurance from the NSW Government that children in its care are treated in compliance with international legal obligations at all times. This includes ensuring that any child whose rights have been violated have access to an appropriate remedies.