Inquiry into the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
Posted on Fri 1 July 2011VALS made a submission to Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee (SARC) for the review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006 (Vic). VALS argues for the strengthening of the Charter to include: self-determination rights; economic, social and cultural rights; and additional rights for women and children. VALS' submission also identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the Charter in its current operation with regard to the responsibilities of public authorities and the operation of the Charter in the courts (see end of page for a copy).
VALS gave evidence to SARC’s public hearing 22 July 2011 (transcript below):
It was agreed at public hearing that VALS would provide further detail to SARC in a supplementary submission:
VALS also made a media release to coincide with our supplementary submission which can be downloaded below:
VALS' initial written submission can be can be downloaded below:
