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Death row still a risk when AFP shares intel: inquiry


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 13:20 GMT by Sydney Morning Herald   Print publication without navigation

  • Days after five members of the Bali Nine returned to Australia, a parliamentary inquiry has warned that more oversight is needed for federal police tasked with overseas co-operation.

The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the risks associated with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) sharing intelligence with countries that practice capital punishment. An inquiry has revealed that despite guidelines intended to prevent such outcomes, there remains a risk that individuals could end up on death row due to information shared by the AFP. The inquiry, led by former Victorian Court of Appeal judge Mark Weinberg, highlighted several cases where the AFP's actions might have indirectly contributed to death sentences. The report criticizes the lack of transparency and the potential for human rights abuses, urging for stricter oversight and clearer guidelines on intelligence sharing. It also notes that while the AFP has protocols to mitigate these risks, the effectiveness and adherence to these protocols are under scrutiny, prompting calls for legislative changes to ensure that Australian actions do not contribute to capital punishment abroad.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at:
[ https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/death-row-still-a-risk-when-afp-shares-intel-inquiry-20241217-p5kz16.html ]

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