Woman's hospital death from over-sedation 'preventable' Pukumani Alimankinni died in a secure mental health ward at Royal Darwin Hospital after nursing staff did observations by CCTV, an inquest has heard. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Seventh break-in at Katherine art centre, renewed calls for justice reinvestment Glass doors and windowpanes have been shattered leaving shards across the floor, and staff computers, security cameras and TVs have been "ruined" by rocks. But there is a solution, and the research has been done. ABC News · Oct 18, 2022
Power outages at Darwin Correctional Centre spark concerns over access to justice, prisoner welfare Lawyers have been unable to communicate with some clients in Darwin prison due to power outages, adjourning court appearances as the number of people on remand skyrockets. ABC News · Aug 11, 2022
Prisoner advocates say a lack of programs at Darwin Correctional Centre is contributing to the NT's high reoffending rates Legal advocates and former prisoners claim a lack of effective rehabilitation programs at Darwin's only adult prison is contributing to the Northern Territory's staggering reoffending rates. ABC News · Jul 10, 2022
Overcrowding creates 'unacceptable' prison conditions at Darwin Correctional Centre, lawyers claim Staffing shortages and overcrowding are creating "unacceptable" conditions at Darwin Correctional Centre, legal advocates claim. ABC News · Jul 3, 2022
Remote residents left to represent themselves, as Legal Aid stops accepting bush court files Vulnerable remote Northern Territory residents, including children, could be forced to represent themselves in criminal matters, with Legal Aid no longer accepting bush court files, the ABC can reveal. ABC News · Apr 13, 2022
Katherine's facing a housing 'crisis'. Advocates call for short-stay centre to ease issues People from remote Indigenous communities are sleeping rough in Katherine ahead of medical appointments and surgery, advocates say. ABC News · Apr 10, 2022