Compensation for wrongful conviction [electronic resource] / Adrian Hoel.
Compensation for wrongful conviction [electronic resource] / Adrian Hoel.
Compensation for wrongful conviction [electronic resource] / Adrian Hoel.
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Publisher
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 2008.
Date
2008.
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Language
English
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Physical content
6 p.
Publication information
Publisher
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 2008.
Series
Place of Publication
Australian Capital Territory
Date Published
2008.
Access and use
Access Conditions
Australian Institute of Criminology 2008.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- False imprisonment
- Compensation
- Criminal justice
- Human rights
- Interstate comparisons
- Australia overseas comparisons
- Case studies
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This paper examines the causes of wrongful imprisonment, the nature of losses and the applicability of international approaches and conventions. Definitions of wrongful conviction vary internationally, as do the circumstances and amount of compensation. Australian states and territories can make discretionary ex gratia payments, although determinat...
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Compensation for wrongful conviction [electronic resource] / Adrian Hoel.
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Notes
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Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice ; no. 356.
Title from caption of PDF document (viewed Aug. 25, 2011)
"May 2008".
Includes bibliographical references (p. 6)
Additional physical form availability note
Also available in print.
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. Address as at 25/08/2011: http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/tandi/341-360/tandi356.aspx.
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Other version (online)
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74VvK0LwajQd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvK0LwajQd
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ISBN
9781921185816
DDC
345.9405
MMS ID
991007942479702626
