AUSTRALIA’S ABANDONMENT OF THE INNOCENT: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LONG-TERM SUPPORT OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED
Abstract
This article discusses some of the key issues surrounding Australia’s current approach to supporting victims of wrongful conviction. It outlines the short fallings of current avenues of support available for victims in Australia after exoneration. The article advocates for several recommendations to address the current short failings of support services available to victims of wrongful conviction in Australia.References
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