PIAC is committed to making our systems of detention fairer and to ensuring that any limits placed on an individual’s freedom of movement are justifiable.

 Aims

• To ensure that any limits placed on an individual’s freedom of movement are justifiable in an open and democratic society
• To challenge inappropriate, unlawful or unjust detention
• To ensure respect for and protection of the rights of people in detention
• To ensure that, when rights are breached, there are appropriate mechanisms for remedy and redress

PIAC’s record

• Strong advocacy role against the unlawful detention of children
• Ongoing role in advocating for the rights of people with mental illness
• Working for better support services for women in prisons
• Advocating for the protection of children in court procedures