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JOINT STATEMENT The Premier has announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system to be undertaken by the Women’s Safety and Justice taskforce, led by Margaret McMurdo AC. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said last month’s announcement to legislate against coercive control was the first part of work being done by the taskforce that is also going to examine issues faced by women when accessing the criminal justice system. “We know that women face barriers when reporting against domestic, family and sexual violence,” the Premier said. “And wh...

Queensland will review women's experiences of the justice system in dealing with sexual assault and violence. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the review comes amid a national push for systemic change to end sexual assault and violence against women. She says one in five Queensland women has experienced sexual violence since turning 15 and one in four has experienced violence from her partner. The Women's Safety and Justice Task Force, led by retired justice Margaret McMurdo, will examine women's experiences with the justice system. 'We know this experience is different for women than it is...

Taskforce to Examine Women’s Experiences in Criminal Justice System The taskforce will consult widely and make recommendations on how best to legislate against coercive control as a form of domestic and family violence. By 96five Thursday 11 Mar 2021 Main Image: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman at an International Women’s Day event earlier this week (Source: Facebook). The Premier has announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system ...

Attorney Chantelle A. Porter of A. Traub & Associates Appointed to Illinois CASA Board Share Article Attorney Chantelle A. Porter of A. Traub & Associates was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). In addition to serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in DuPage County, she is now serving as a GAL in Cook and Will Counties. Attorney Chantelle A. Porter “Chantelle is an outstanding attorney, and she plays an integral role at A. Traub & Associates. We recognize and appreciate her commitment and dedication to advocati...

Share Share A coalition of nineteen human rights and immigrants’ rights organizations filed suit against the Department of Homeland Security and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement, requesting a federal court in Los Angeles to order the administration to release records dealing with the government’s reasons for not releasing detained immigrant families together. On August 4, 2020, the coalition submitted a FOIA request to the Trump Administration seeking access to records regarding family detentions and the Trump administration’s failure to release children, but no records were rele...