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This is an out of scope recommendation
216
Regular meetings with magistrates to monitor NT program
That the Northern Territory Department of Correctional Services should, at the conclusion of the review of the Aboriginal Community Justice Project, establish regular meetings with Magistrates to monitor the effective operation of the program and establish a mechanism to ensure that the views of the Aboriginal communities in which the program operates are considered in the context of these meetings.
Aboriginal Justice Caucus Assessment
The Aboriginal Justice Caucus confirmed that Recommendation 216 was not relevant to Victoria.
Background
The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) highlighted the Aboriginal Community Justice Project, which sought to integrate Aboriginal law into the Northern Territory’s judicial system, including the use of traditional punishments in court sentencing.
The project was originally established in the Northern Territory in 1982 with further trials in subsequent years. None were active at the time of the RCIADIC. Despite its broad support, the project had mixed outcomes, and the Commissioners believed it was important to understand why, given its promising potential. They advocated for the review, and monitoring of the project, and involvement of local Aboriginal communities in these processes.
Actions Taken Since Last Review
The Aboriginal Justice Caucus confirmed this recommendation was not relevant to Victoria.