Prison law overview
17 Topics
Rights in prison
16 Topics
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Rights under section 47 of the Corrections Act -
Rights under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights -
Breach of international human rights – making a complaint to a UN treaty body
Prison rules, classification and separation
24 Topics
Keeping contact with family and the community
30 Topics
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Visits -
Children visiting prison -
Children living with a parent in prison – Living with Mum Program -
Mail
Healthcare
11 Topics
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Healthcare rights in prison -
What healthcare is provided in prison? -
Medication -
Private medical appointments
Asking for leave from prison and moving interstate
10 Topics
Emergency Management Days (EMDs)
2 Topics
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How do I apply for EMDs? -
What can I do if I’m unhappy with the Commissioner’s decision about my EMDs?
Making a complaint
40 Topics
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Types of complaint issues and where to complain -
Collecting information and preparing a complaint -
Making a complaint to your prison -
Making a complaint to Corrections Victoria
Parole
9 Topics
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Do I have a non-parole period? -
When can I apply for parole? -
How to apply for parole -
What happens after I apply for parole?
Judicial review
4 Topics