Dodd

Investigation into the Dodd Court in Cleveland: Former Director General describes accusation against him that he would “hinder change” as “absolute nonsense”

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The former head of the Department of Justice has described allegations that he was part of a group that opposed positive changes at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre as “absolute nonsense”. Adam Tomison was subpoenaed again Thursday to answer further questions at the Cleveland-Dodd Court inquiry and responded strongly to Andrew Beck's testimony earlier this … Read more

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

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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

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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

Dodd Court investigation in Cleveland: Special treatment of a boy from Unit 18 after devastating court ruling angered other inmates

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A boy involved in a damaging Supreme Court case against the Justice Department was placed at the top of the list for out-of-cell hours in the notorious Unit 18, the Cleveland Dodd investigation found. The youth was a party in one of two cases before Judge Paul Tottle in which he ruled that the agency … Read more

Cook government refuses to set closure date for notorious Unit 18 despite pressure from Cleveland Coroner Dodd

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The Cook administration refused to commit to a date for the closure of the notorious reactor unit 18 and rejected key testimony from leading witnesses at the Cleveland-Dodd inquiry. While the investigation is still ongoing and is scheduled to enter its third round in October, coroner Phil Urqhuart and his lawyer Anthony Crocker have repeatedly … Read more