Ilya Klauzner, 'Investigating bias towards Aboriginal people in police bail decisions' (2023) 256 Crime and Justice Bulletin 1
Code: DOC7189Date: 1/6/2023Type: Executive Government
This report examines statistical data to identify whether police show bias towards Aboriginal defendants in making bail decisions. It concludes that there is no direct bias by bail decision makers, and that efforts to reduce the rate of Aboriginal people being denied bail should focus on structural factors.
