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      People in prison and children in detention

      Your human rights matter - no matter where you are. It is unlawful for anyone to treat you unfairly on the basis of a protected characteristic like your race, gender, sexuality, or disability when you are in prison or a child in detention.

      It is also unlawful for you to be subject to vilification, victimisation or sexual harassment while in prison or a child in detention.

      Find information about the protections available to you while in prison or a child in detention, how to make a complaint, case studies and access helpful resources to support you.

      Complaints

      If your human rights have been limited, or you’ve experienced discrimination or sexual harassment, you can make a complaint. Learn about the types of complaints you can make under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and the Human Rights Act 2019. Find out how to lodge or respond to a complaint, understand the process, and access support to help guide you.

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      Case studies

      Discrimination in prison

      Unfair treatment in prisons can happen for many reasons. Tackling this is key to ensuring fairness and equality.

      See prison and detention case studies

      Immigration detention

      For human rights concerns regarding immigration detention, contact the:

      These places of detention are not run by the state of Queensland.

      Resources

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