Watching brief: reflections on human rights, law, and justice

Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law, and Justice
Author Julian Burnside
Cover artist Sandy Cull, gogoGinko
Country Australia
Language English
Published 2007
ISBN 978-1-921215-49-0

Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law, and Justice is a book of essays written by Australian lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside published in 2007. It deals with issues relating to Australian politics, refugees, and Burnside's legal experiences.[1][2][3][4]

Burnside credits three people with inspiring the book; firstly his wife Kate Durham who supported him in his work representing refugees. Secondly, fellow lawyer John Manetta who asked him to participate in the Tampa case. Thirdly, an 11-year old Iranian girl who was locked up in Woomera Detention Centre for 15 months and repeatedly attempted suicide after being moved to Maribyrnong Detention Centre and not being properly cared for.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Davis, Glyn Watching Brief review January 7, 2008 The Age Retrieved September 10, 2015
  2. ↑ Zagor, Matthew Australian Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 27, p. 268, 2008 Retrieved September 10, 2015
  3. ↑ Julian Burnside, QC December 16, 2007 abc.net.au - Sunday Profile Retrieved September 10, 2015
  4. ↑ Keim, Stephen Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law and Justice by Julian Burnside Issue 73. July 2015 Retrieved September 10, 2015
  5. ↑ Justinian Archive : Watching Brief December 18, 2007 Retrieved September 10, 2015


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