Journal article
Solitary confinement within juvenile detention centres in Western Australia
The International Journal of Children's Rights, Vol.25(3-4), pp.716-735
2017
Abstract
This article examines the use of solitary confinement of juveniles within the Western Australian justice system. Examining the legal framework, it points to the issues of inadequate accountability and oversight. Often manifesting itself under different names such as regression or simply confinement, it still results in extended periods of social isolation, minimal environmental stimulation and minimal opportunity for social interaction.
The negative consequences of such confinement on children and young people are briefly examined before it is considered within the international human rights framework, specifically, in light of Australia's international obligations and their stated commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Beijing Rules and Havana Guidelines.
Details
- Title
- Solitary confinement within juvenile detention centres in Western Australia
- Authors/Creators
- L.P. Nunez (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityA. Copeland (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- The International Journal of Children's Rights, Vol.25(3-4), pp.716-735
- Publisher
- Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
- Identifiers
- 991005543711007891
- Copyright
- © 2017 koninklijke brill
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Law
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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