This subject explores the legal and moral obligations of police officers in ensuring the safety of people in custody. In New South Wales, Australia, The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) highlighted the many risks associated with the detention of people. Similar reports have been published in many jurisdictions worldwide. Students will analyse legislation, case law and policy regarding legal custody, death in custody, and the significance of duty of care to police actions in jurisdictions relevant to the students' workplace. Students will also examine the requirements of alternative prosecutorial approaches, and the management of people in custody.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.
HD/FL
One session
School of Policing Studies
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Policing. Students who have undertaken JST218 should not undertake this subject.
- History of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) - Historical examination of custodial deaths in Australia - Significant findings of the RCIADIC - Implications of RCIADIC findings for arrest, police custody, and police responsibilities - Understanding legal custody - Understanding 'death in custody' - Understanding 'duty of care' - Discretionary processes - Alternatives to arrest - Detention after arrest - Safety in custody - Human Rights
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.