Senators urge end to indefinite detention of people held under mental impairment laws

Senate committee finds at least 100 people detained without conviction in prisons and psychiatric units

• The Guardian
• Helen Davidson

A Senate committee has called for nationwide changes to laws and support services to end the practice of indefinite detention of people with cognitive and psychiatric impairment.

At least 100 people are detained without…

• Senators urge end to indefinite detention of…