Detention orders obtained before anti-terrorism raids were carried out
This may be the first time that Australian anti-terrorism powers have been used in detention of suspects without charge
A spokesman for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, Greg Barns, said Australia’s anti-terrorism laws had draconian provisions that allowed people to be detained without charge.
“The AFP and the government have been very happy to feed the media sensational claims, which are simply claims at this point.
“They need now to be accountable to be able to care for the people they are holding.
“The conditions under which people can be detained are pretty outrageous. They don’t get access to lawyers like a traditional suspect. It’s basically psychological pressure they’re put under,” he said.
Asio torture warning: fears new powers will allow suspects to be harmed
Senator says he has legal advice legislation will allow Asio to inflict physical and psychological harm on terrorism suspects
A NSW senator, David Leyonhjelm, said he had received legal advice that the national security legislation amendment bill would allow intelligence officials to inflict physical and psychological harm on terrorism suspects.
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