Attorney-General's Department’s Post

A very important position to fill … hoping to see colleagues from different backgrounds and expertise apply with a common goal to work with all stakeholder groups to strengthen the federal anti-slavery approach; experience in supporting and promoting survivor voice; and a clear understanding of, and drive to practically implement, the key international and domestic, including business and human rights, frameworks and standards we have to support cross-sectoral change. A 🦄? Maybe a 🥊 🦘? I’m sure there are at least a few. #bizhumanrights #susty #esg

Justice P N Bhagwati’s efforts to address the rights of prisoners, bonded labour, child labour, conditions of inmates of various asylums, the right of the poor to education, shelter and other essential amenities, and protecting and improving the environment with an additional emphasis on social justice continue to influence the legal minds of the country. https://lnkd.in/gjBvUKZ8

The Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 has been introduced to parliament with the intention of creating the new role of a Federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner. This new role is intended to engage with and support victims and survivors of modern slavery and support businesses to better address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains. The Commissioner will also play a key role in shaping future modern slavery reforms, including those which may arise from the Government’s recent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2018.

The three most pressing justice problems in Uganda are Land, Crime, and Divorce and Separation according to the 2020 Justice Needs and Satisfaction Survey (JNS). The JNS findings offer strong support for the innovation directions set by justice leaders and suggest support mechanisms for the Local Council Courts system and formal courts, among others. #JusticeInnovation #UserFriendlyJustice #AccessToJustice More findings in the JNS https://lnkd.in/d38skteM LASPNET Uganda Justice Centres Uganda

Did you know? 17,000 adults and children were identified as potential victims of modern slavery in the UK in 2022, a 33% increase from the previous year. (Source: The Centre for Social Justice) The true number is estimated to be much higher, with some organizations suggesting up to 100,000 people trapped in modern slavery in the UK. (Source: Anti-Slavery International) Modern slavery takes many forms, from forced labour and exploitation to sexual exploitation and domestic servitude. It can happen anywhere, even in the UK. We are committed to eliminating modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and similar human rights abuses. #modernslavery

Excited to share that my article, "Access to Justice for All Remains Elusive," has been published by The Daily Observer! It explores the critical role of legal aid in Bangladesh and ongoing efforts to ensure justice for economically disadvantaged and socially excluded groups. Check it out! Link: https://lnkd.in/gMcqp3AR #LegalAid #JusticeForAll

In July, our Manager, Human Rights at the UNGCNA, Chris Caskey, spoke to Lina Garcia Daza - (A) Lead for Trafficking, Forced Labour and Forced Marriage and Natalie Maxwell-Davis - Senior Manager, Modern Slavery Prevention & Response at the Australian Red Cross to unpack how companies can respond to potential cases of modern slavery safely and effectively. Watch this video to hear about the support services that are provided by the Australian Red Cross, and learn about the complexities at play when identifying, assessing and responding to potential instances of modern slavery. You can watch ‘Responding to potential instances of modern slavery safely’ https://bit.ly/3rSVF8C #UNGCNA #UnitingBusiness #BiteSizedLearning #oneglobalcompact #modernslavery #forcedlabour #business #humanrights #ausbiz

"Who are IJM?" 🤔 we hear you asking. Well, IJM stands for ‘International Justice Mission’. We’re a global organisation working to protect people in poverty from violence and slavery. Over 4 billion people live outside the protection of the rule of law, which is why IJM works with police and partners with local authorities to strengthen justice systems and local law enforcement. In turn, laws are enforced which protect people from violence and slavery. 🚔 We have seen slavery reduced by up to 86% in places where we've worked. Slavery and violence are stoppable. Our global teams of lawyers, investigators and social workers won't stop #UntilAllAreFree. Join the movement as a Freedom Partner to stop slavery and bring freedom: IJMUK.org/freedom

Transitional Justice Advocates Review Four Bills on TJ Process Members of the Gambia's Transitional Justice Working Group held a half day engagement at Bakadaji Hotel reviewing four Bills which will be tabled before National Assembly members in the near future. The half day workshop held today 23rd October 2023, is organised on behalf of the Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia of Justice with support from Freedom House. It presents members of Victim Led Organistions and Civil Society Actors with the unique opportunity to review the incorporation of comments provided earlier on the Victims Reparations Bill 2023 and to review three new Bills which have already been Gazetted. The half day workshop should culminate in a civil society position paper after reviewing the following Bills; 1. Ban from Public Office (TRRC) Bill 2023, 2. Commission of Inquiry (Amendment) Bill 2023, 3. Vetting Bill 2023 and, 4. Victims Reparations Bill 2023. Here are some short descriptions on each of the Bills. The Ban from Public Office Bill aims to "provide for the banning from public office of specified persons". The Commission of Inquiry (Amendment) Bill aims to "amend the Commission of Inquiry Act to incorporate a provision allowing for a presidential review of Commission’s findings". The Vetting Bill aims to "establish the National Vetting Agency to administer professional and independent security vetting on post holders and potential post holders in the security sector [and] public institutions". The Victims Reparations Bill aims to "establish a fund for the provision of reparations for Victims of the human rights abuses and violations during the period July 1994 and January 2017; to establish a Commission to manage the Fund". Here are some photos from the review. https://lnkd.in/ebYQd64X

Human trafficking can take many forms —from forced marriage and sexual exploitation to forced labour in construction and agriculture. Learn more about this crime and how UNODC works to fight it: https://lnkd.in/evTrH-nw