💨 Abstract

The U.N. Human Rights Committee found Australia violated a human rights treaty by detaining a group of asylum seekers, including minors, on Nauru even after they were granted refugee status. The committee found that Australia violated provisions on arbitrary detention and the right to challenge detention in court. The committee asked Australia to provide compensation and prevent future violations, stating that offshore detention facilities are not exempt from human rights obligations.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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