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Boy s deportation by Australia a breach of rights, says Children s Commissioner
16 Mar, 2021 07:15 PM
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Children s Commissioner Andrew Becroft does not believe Australia has stuck to its international obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Photo / RNZ
Children s Commissioner Andrew Becroft does not believe Australia has stuck to its international obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Photo / RNZ
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By Charlie Dreaver for RNZ
The Children s Commissioner is even more concerned about the deportation of a 15-year-old from Australia, now that he s had a briefing.
Judge Andrew Becroft sought information after the deportation of the minor was made public this week.
The Children's Commissioner is even more concerned about the deportation of a 15 year old and does not believe Australia has stuck to its international obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.