We live in a society where convenience and apparent safety issues justify the individual restraint or confinement of people who are already living in closed environments. Caxton Legal Centre recently hosted a webinar focusing on the human rights questions raised by the widespread use of restrictive practices. While the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019 applies to the State's correctional centres it … Continue reading Restrictive practices and human rights
Videos educate on manufactured home park and retirement village laws
The Queensland Retirement Village and Park Advice Service (QRVPAS) has released a range of videos focusing on legal issues in manufactured home parks and retirement villages. The videos are targeted at residents (or prospective residents) who want to learn about their legal rights and how to enforce them. https://youtu.be/lWOOqDaSzdc Before COVID-19, our QRVPAS team travelled to deliver face-to-face community education sessions at retirement villages, manufactured home parks and … Continue reading Videos educate on manufactured home park and retirement village laws
Human rights focus for December
Caxton Legal Centre is drawing attention to human rights throughout December 2020, acknowledging International Human Rights Day on December 10 and as we approach the first anniversary of Queensland’s human rights laws coming into effect on January 1, 2021. International Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United … Continue reading Human rights focus for December
Health justice partnership supports Joseph to realise his human rights in Guardianship proceedings
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an agreement by countries around the world, including Australia, to make sure that people with disability are treated equally under the law. Despite being already protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the rights of people with disability are often violated. Persons with impaired capacity, who are involved … Continue reading Health justice partnership supports Joseph to realise his human rights in Guardianship proceedings
Law and health working together to look after the rights of older Queenslanders
The first year of partnership between Caxton Legal Centre and Metro South Health has opened the doors to help for elder abuse in both hospital and community health settings. The health justice partnership, known as the Older Persons Advocacy and Legal Service (OPALS), began operating from the Princess Alexandra Hospital in August 2019. OPALS’ focus is on the … Continue reading Law and health working together to look after the rights of older Queenslanders
More Queenslanders to access help for elder abuse through health justice partnership
More older Queenslanders will have access to help for elder abuse through the expansion of Caxton Legal Centre’s health justice partnership with Metro South Health to begin service delivery at Logan Hospital. The partnership, known as the Older Persons Advocacy and Legal Service (OPALS) brings together lawyers, social workers and health professionals to achieve proactive early intervention for older patients who are at risk of or experiencing … Continue reading More Queenslanders to access help for elder abuse through health justice partnership
Timely advice relieves pressure on the court system
Luka and his wife Annabel had been together for thirty years but separated suddenly after Annabel applied for a domestic violence order. Luka attended court and received legal advice from a domestic violence duty lawyer. He disagreed with his ex-wife’s statements and wanted to challenge the final protection order. Luka and Annabel’s matter was listed for hearing several months into the future, a common scenario where two people dispute a domestic violence matter. A contested hearing is stressful … Continue reading Timely advice relieves pressure on the court system
Your rights after severe weather events
Natural disasters can affect our lives in many different ways. This year, the Queensland storm season has already brought a significant hail event that resulted in widespread damage to property. The following is a general overview of legal issues that you may need to consider if you have been affected by severe weather. Insurance … Continue reading Your rights after severe weather events
Caxton Legal Centre’s Family Law Service helps Ruby avoid court
Ruby wanted to discuss concerns she had about the care of her 10-year-old daughter with the girl’s father. Ruby arranged a Family Dispute Resolution Conference through her local Family Relationships Centre to discuss things, but her child’s father failed to attend. Instead, the father arranged for his own solicitor to draft a parenting plan and sent that to Ruby. Family law and … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre’s Family Law Service helps Ruby avoid court
People need more assistance to go through domestic violence proceedings – Gracie’s story
Gracie, a 20-year-old university student, broke up with her boyfriend, Jack, who was significantly older than her. Jack had been physically and emotionally abusive towards Gracie throughout their relationship. Following the breakup, Jack would not leave Gracie alone, continually sending her messages pleading that they get back together. Gracie was fearful of Jack given his history of violence and wanted him to leave her alone. She … Continue reading People need more assistance to go through domestic violence proceedings – Gracie’s story