Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Stolen Generation : addressing term of reference (2) of the Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee Inquiry into the Stolen Generation / Alexis Goodstone, Amanda Cornwall
Executive summary -- Part A. Background : 1. Introduction : About PLAC ; PIAC's stolen generations project ; About this submission -- Part B. The argument for reparations tribunal : Why reparations : Promoting social justice and self determination ; Common law rights ; Human rights violations ; Moral responsibility ; Reconciliation -- International experiences : New Zealand ; Canada ; South Africa -- Making reparations - Why a tribunal : Shortcomings of litigation ; Alternatives to litigation ; Resourcing reparations -- Part C. The structure and processes of the reparations tribunal : WHo can claim reparations : Groups/categories of claimats ; Defining 'Indigenous' ; Defining 'forcible removal' ; Estimating numbers -- Establishing liability : Problems with traditional tests for liability ; Rationale for strict liability test ; Tests for entitlement ; Definitions ; Standards of proof and onus ; State defence -- Forms of reparations : Monetary compensation ; Acknowledgement and apology ; Guarantee against repetition ; Measures of restitution ; Measures of rehabilitation -- Procedures of the Tribunal : Membership ; Procedures ; Evidence ; Where criminal acts are disclosed ; Representation and support ; Representation proceedings ; Appeals ; Sunset clause ; Maintaining common law rights -- Bibliography : Articles, reports and web sites ; Legislation ; Cases
Summary
Proposes the establishment of a Stolen Generations Reparations Tribunal with the power to award compensation and recommend other forms of reparations to members of the stolen generations ; structure and processes of the proposed Tribunal ; includes international evidence of reparations for violations of human rights
