Children accused and sentenced as 'people smugglers' - Children in Australian adult prisons. Children or adults? Hero humanitarians or impoverished 'smugglers' (crew)? Law is an ass when age determination practices do not go beyond reasonable doubt.

Gerry Georgatos — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:12:48 +0000

Indonesian 'crew' who assist in the passage of Asylum Seekers are charged with 'people smuggling' by Australian authorities. However there shall come a time when members of the legal fraternity will raise the question as to the legal standing of these charges. If the passengers who are seeking Asylum are for instance all granted refugee visas and security clearances by Australia then how is it possible for anyone to be charged with 'people smuggling'?

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16 year old in Australian Adult Prison! Three charged and committed to trial together BUT from different SIEVs. CDP Prosecutor and Defence teams get facts wrong!!! System falling apart. Circulate widely please.

Gerry Georgatos — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:40:27 +0000

The Human Rights Alliance

URGENT: Media Release:

WE BEG THE MEDIA TO DO THE RESEARCH THAT THE PROSECUTION (CDPP) and DEFENCE TEAMS HAVE NOT DONE. MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE UNDERWAY - and everyone else please CIRCULATE this WIDELY.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/9142753/boy-in-adult-jail-says-h...

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