Case 63: Charter helps man to access disability aids in prison

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A man with a physical disability detained in a prison was frequently deprived of his aids when being moved from one part of the prison to another. This would result in him being without aids for weeks at a time and consequently suffering a great amount of pain. His advocate invoked his right to humane treatment when deprived of liberty under the Charter. As a consequence, the aids were returned to him and authorities assured him that they would remain for the period of his sentence.

Source: Disability Justice Advocacy, Submission for Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006