Improving Indigenous family engagement with the coronial system in New South Wales. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCabe, Lindsay; George, Allen
• Is Part Of: Alternative law journal. Volume 46:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 212
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Coroners Court -- coronial reform -- Indigenous Australians -- therapeutic jurisprudence -- New South Wales; Law -- Australia -- Periodicals; Law -- Social aspects -- Australia -- Periodicals; Law reform -- Australia -- Periodicals; 349.94
• DOI: 10.1177/1037969X211029962
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1037-969X

Abstract

This article explores the barriers experienced by Indigenous Australians that prevent adequate engagement with the coronial system in New South Wales. The findings presented here are the result of a qualitative study involving key legal professionals and advocates in the coronial jurisdiction. A number of significant shortcomings are identified, including inadequate funding, a lack of information and appropriate communication, and significant delays between time of death and conclusion of the inquest.