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Forum on the Effect of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities

Published: 20 February 2008

On January 1 2008, the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities came into full effect. The Charter recognises core human rights such as equality before the law, protection from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and the right to liberty and the security of the person. It requires legislation to be interpreted and public bodies to act in ways compatible with human rights. However, the Charter has been criticised as both 'lacking teeth' and giving too much power to Supreme Court Justices in determining whether laws are compatible with the Charter.

Through a series of presentations, open debate and audience participation, this forum will examine the impact the Charter has had on various organisations in the Victorian criminal justice sector to date and consider how wide ranging its effect's will be in the future.

For more information or to register, please visit the CJRC website.