Almost two years since changes were implemented following a royal commission into youth detention, tear gas is again being used on children in the Northern Territory. Surprise laws have repealed recommendations on mechanical restraints and solitary confinement. Russell Marks on Don Dale, race and who’s writing the legislation that affects young people in custody.

Guest: Journalist, lawyer and writer for The Monthly Russell Marks.

Background reading:

Tear gas returns to Don Dale in The Monthly

The Saturday Paper

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