"Doomed": how a 13-year-old autistic boy was investigated by the AFP

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Written By Leanne Fazio

5 Feb 2024

A children's court magistrate in Victoria has strongly criticised the Australian Federal Police for their 2021 investigations into a child, claiming that their actions aimed to radicalise the child for evidence-gathering and ultimately hindered rehabilitation efforts. As a result, the magistrate has ordered that the proceedings be permanently stayed.

Nick Jane, who represented the boy, is a guest speaker on ABC's RN Drive. Listen here.

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