AS v Australia (2900 2016) Views of 2 July 2021

2900/2016 concerning detention due to mental impairment

The author alleged that Australia violated articles 2(1), 7, 9(1), 9(4), 10(1), 10(3), 17(1), 23, 26 and 27 of the ICCPR in the course of his detention, with the author having been detained after he was found not to be guilty of a criminal offence by reason of mental impairment. The Committee issued adverse views in respect of the author's claim under articles 7, 9(1), 9(4), 10(3) and 17.