The plight of people living with disabilities within Australian immigration detention : demonised, detained and disowned

FLANAGAN, Jane

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March 2015
41 p, ill

This research paper focuses upon the situation faced by disabled asylum seekers and refugees with disabilities in the immigration detention centres of Australia, both onshore and offshore facilities. It presents the results of the current system of detention of refugees and highlights if  the current system discriminates against disabled refugees, and is biased against their needs and human rights

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