Dodd Court Investigation in Cleveland: Corrections Commissioner's New Views on International Obligations 'Deeply Disturbing'

The new Commissioner for Correctional Services, who took office after Cleveland Dodd's death, has “deeply disturbed” the coroner's lawyer with his comments on Australia's international human rights obligations.

Dodd Court Inquiry in Cleveland: Coroner rejects subpoena from former Corrections Secretary Bill Johnston

Cleveland Dodd's grieving parents stormed the courtroom and announced they would not return after their request to have former Corrections Minister Bill Johnston appear before their son's inquest was rejected by the coroner. Mr Johnston signed off on the establishment of the controversial Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison, where the 16-year-old sustained fatal injuries in … Read more