For most of us, facing court with no lawyer and no legal advice in a case that could change the course of your life would be unthinkable.

But that’s the situation currently facing dozens of defendants in the Northern Territory – many of them disadvantaged or with English as their second or third language, some just children – all being forced to go it alone in a legal system most adults would struggle to navigate.

Lawyer Clancy Dane says a shortage of legal aid, exacerbated by the state government’s tough-on-crime agenda, is leaving vulnerable people without the right to a fair trial. Now, he’s fighting to change that. 

Today, Territory Criminal Lawyers principal Clancy Dane, on what he says is the worst legal aid crisis the country has ever seen.

 

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Guest: Territory Criminal Lawyers principal, Clancy Dane

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For most of us, facing court with no lawyer and no legal advice in a case that could change the course of your life would be unthinkable.
But that&rsquo;s the situation currently facing dozens of defendants in the Northern Territory &ndash; many of them disadvantaged or with English as their second or third language, some just children &ndash; all being forced to go it alone in a legal system most adults would struggle to navigate.
Lawyer Clancy Dane says a shortage of legal aid, exacerbated by the state government&rsquo;s tough-on-crime agenda, is leaving vulnerable people without the right to a fair trial. Now, he&rsquo;s fighting to change that.&nbsp; Today, Territory Criminal Lawyers principal Clancy Dane, on what he says is the worst legal aid crisis the country has ever seen.
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Guest: Territory Criminal Lawyers principal, Clancy Dane
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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

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Kids forced to represent themselves in court: The NT’s legal aid crisis

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This week, seven Australians returned home after being detained by Israel.

They had been part of the Global Sumud Flotilla – more than 400 activists from 56 countries trying to reach Gaza by sea, carrying food and medicine.

Four days after they set sail from Turkiye, Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters and took the passengers to Israel.

Then Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, released footage of detainees bound on the ground, as he stood over them and taunted them.

Israel says the operation was lawful and that no one was harmed. But the Australians who have now returned say they were beaten, humiliated, denied food and water, and held for almost 80 hours.

Today, in part one of a two-part episode, filmmaker and flotilla participant Juliet Lamont on what she says happened from the moment Israeli forces reached her boat.

7am has contacted the Israeli embassy for comment.

And a warning, this episode contains reference to sexual assault.

 

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Guest: Flotilla activist, Juliet Lamont

Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

This week, seven Australians returned home after being detained by Israel.
They had been part of the Global Sumud Flotilla &ndash; more than 400 activists from 56 countries trying to reach Gaza by sea, carrying food and medicine.
Four days after they set sail from Turkiye, Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters and took the passengers to Israel.
Then Israel&rsquo;s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, released footage of detainees bound on the ground, as he stood over them and taunted them.
Israel says the operation was lawful and that no one was harmed. But the Australians who have now returned say they were beaten, humiliated, denied food and water, and held for almost 80 hours.
Today, in part one of a two-part episode, filmmaker and flotilla participant Juliet Lamont on what she says happened from the moment Israeli forces reached her boat.
7am has contacted the Israeli embassy for comment.
And a warning, this episode contains reference to sexual assault.
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Guest: Flotilla activist, Juliet Lamont
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Part 1: On board the flotilla captured by Israel

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Lawyers for the Australians detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are now building a record of what happened. 

They’re reviewing footage, collecting medical evidence, and taking witness statements alleging beatings, humiliation, denial of food and water, and detention in harsh conditions. 

The legal team says the evidence points to serious abuse of Australian citizens – and amounts to crimes.

So now the Australians are home, the question is what happens next: whether Australia will do more than condemn, and whether Israel will face any consequence.

Today, human rights lawyer Bernadette Zaydan, who represents the 11 Australians on the Global Sumud Flotilla, on what accountability looks like.

This is part two of a two part episode. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to our conversation with flotilla participant, Juliet Lamont.

 

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Guest: Lawyer representing the Australian flotilla activists, Bernadette Zaydan

Photo: @itamarbengvir via X

Lawyers for the Australians detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are now building a record of what happened.&nbsp;
They&rsquo;re reviewing footage, collecting medical evidence, and taking witness statements alleging beatings, humiliation, denial of food and water, and detention in harsh conditions.&nbsp;
The legal team says the evidence points to serious abuse of Australian citizens &ndash; and amounts to crimes.
So now the Australians are home, the question is what happens next: whether Australia will do more than condemn, and whether Israel will face any consequence.
Today, human rights lawyer Bernadette Zaydan, who represents the 11 Australians on the Global Sumud Flotilla, on what accountability looks like.
This is part two of a two part episode. If you haven&rsquo;t already, go back and listen to our conversation with flotilla participant, Juliet Lamont.
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Guest: Lawyer representing the Australian flotilla activists, Bernadette Zaydan
Photo:&nbsp;@itamarbengvir via X

Part 2: The legal fight to hold Israel to account

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Australia is again being forced to reckon with the violence being inflicted on women and children. 

The PM is adamant a royal commission isn’t the answer, dismissing the idea in an interview that’s gone viral. But his sudden disdain for royal commissions is out of step with what thousands of Australians want to see in response to the scourge of domestic violence. 

After another devastating week, thousands of people from all walks of life have backed calls for a royal commission into the killing of women and children at the hands of an intimate partner or someone they know.

Today, Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek, on the pressure for a national reckoning, the limits of government response, and the growing concern about how violence is shaping the lives of young people. 

 

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Guest: Social Services Minister, Tanya Plibersek

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Australia is again being forced to reckon with the violence being inflicted on women and children.&nbsp;
The PM is adamant a royal commission isn&rsquo;t the answer, dismissing the idea in an interview that&rsquo;s gone viral. But his sudden disdain for royal commissions is out of step with what thousands of Australians want to see in response to the scourge of domestic violence.&nbsp;
After another devastating week, thousands of people from all walks of life have backed calls for a royal commission into the killing of women and children at the hands of an intimate partner or someone they know.
Today, Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek, on the pressure for a national reckoning, the limits of government response, and the growing concern about how violence is shaping the lives of young people.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Social Services Minister, Tanya Plibersek
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Tanya Plibersek on the PM’s viral DV comments and calls for a royal commission

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Kids forced to represent themselves in court: The NT’s legal aid crisis

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