Landmark legal case challenges the ‘inhumane’ use of handcuffs on asylum seekers

‘The use of handcuffs to restrain asylum seekers who are seeking access to medical appointments will be challenged before the federal court in a landmark legal case.’

‘The case has been lodged by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre on behalf of asylum seeker Yasir*, who fled to Australia in 2013 to avoid persecution…’

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Towards Truth is a partnership between PIAC and UNSW Indigenous Law Centre.
Former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes settled a dispute over a 'humiliating and distressing' experience.
We secured a settlement for our client Yasir* who alleges he was forced to wear handcuffs to access healthcare.

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