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Jill Meagher case: Facebook refusing to close groups and pages that might jeopardise a successful prosecution
1st Oct 2012 4:24pm | By Editor Social media giant Facebook is yet to shut down sites inciting hatred and violence against the man charged with the murder of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher.
Victoria Police has asked Facebook to cancel about six sites, but Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright says the social media network operator has declined, despite fears that these sites could prejudice a fair trial. (It s) pretty disappointing, some of those sites are inciting hatred and really quite disgusting in the sorts of messages they re portraying, Mr Cartwright told reporters on Monday.
Victorian coroner calls for overhaul of prison drug support, as advocates describe system as broken
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The coroner said about 41 per cent of heroin users had previously spent time in custody.
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Victoria needs to overhaul the way it supports drug users who leave the state s prison system, a coroner has said, following the heroin overdose death of a man four days after he left custody.
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A coroner the health department should lead a response to track former prisoners wellbeing
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association welcomes proposed reforms
In findings released today, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins said there were numerous shortfalls in the state s prison drug treatment system, including inadequate clinical support for people returning to the community, poor delivery of opioid substitution therapy, and a lack of monitoring the health of people who exited jails.
Crooks and stats: Time for a reality check on crime in Victoria
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Tent boxers, like media commentators, know how to throw a punch then cover up. Canberra Show, 2013.
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The number of prisoners in custody in Victoria has flatlined, raising questions about the state government’s $1.8 billion jail building and refurbishment program.