Outgoing Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall has hit out at current bail legislation for children in a wide-ranging conversation as he prepares to leave the role.
This week is Human Rights Week which will culminate on Human Rights Day and this year's theme is All Humans are Born Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights.
A private members' Bill recommending that the age of criminal responsibility be increased from 10 to 14 has been rejected by a parliamentary committee.
This Friday is International Human Rights Day, marking the culmination of Human Rights Week in Queensland. This article joins other QLS Proctor features in marking this important event.
