Criminology Research Council grant ; (2/88)
The context of this literature review and commentary is the loss of community control of social and justice issues by Indigenous people, and the need to restore it. The Discussion Paper provides an overview of literature relating to components of the criminal justice system, and to aspects of justice which affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Meetings and consultations with indigenous people are reported on and cited in the commentaries. Some critical analysis is included. The Discussion Paper makes reference to Aboriginal community courts, non-judicial dispute resolution, community by-laws, customary law, the court system, policing, custody and alternatives to custody, and crime prevention. A position is taken and recommendations made in relation to each of these areas.