An autistic boy faced terror charges unprecedented for an Australian child.

11 February 2024

Sam Norton and Nick Jane who represented the boy known as Thomas Carrick, a 13-year-old autistic boy charged with terrorism offences following an undercover police operation, has highlighted the significant impact on the child and his family. Thomas, who was previously fixated on Islamic State, faced charges in October 2021 but was granted a permanent stay two years later.

His lawyers, Sam Norton and Nick Jane, noted, “It’s important to understand that [he was] on incredibly strict bail conditions for two years… the impact on him and his family of the entire saga has been enormous.” The Australian federal police and the attorney general have not commented further on the case, although they acknowledged that a range of reviews are underway.

Read the full article from The Guardian here.