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Statewide justice advocacy for people with cognitive impairment

Sun Apr 07 2019
Law reform and public affairs

One of the state’s most experienced advocacy organisations for people with an intellectual disability will operate a new $10 million service funded by the NSW Government to protect the rights of people with cognitive impairment who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Attorney General Mark Speakman and Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward today announced the Intellectual Disability Rights Service will deliver the Justice Advocacy Service across NSW over the next two years.

A full copy of the media release is available here.

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