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Citizens Should Be Allowed to Launch Legal Proceedings for Genocide: Academics

Law academics said current law interpretation restricted the pathway for the prosecution of international crimes in Australia.
Citizens Should Be Allowed to Launch Legal Proceedings for Genocide: Academics
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Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
7/31/2024|Updated: 8/1/2024
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Private citizens should be able to commence legal proceedings for genocide committed in Australia, a parliamentary committee has been told.

At an inquiry on July 30, academics from several universities in Australia presented their views on the genocide bill proposed by Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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