Reconciliation and Social Justice Library

ROYAL COMMISSION INTO

ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY

REPORT OF THE INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF

ROBERT ANDERSON

• ROBERT ANDERSON
  • SYNOPSIS
  • BACKGROUND
    • PERSONAL HISTORY
    • CRIMINAL HISTORY
    • MEDICAL HISTORY
    • WILUNA COMMUNITY
  • CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CUSTODIAL EXPERIENCE AND DEATH
    • ARREST AND LODGEMENT
    • DISCOVERY OF BODY
  • POLICE INVESTIGATION
  • MEDICAL EVIDENCE
    • POST MORTEM
  • CORONIAL INQUIRY
    • CORONER'S FINDING
    • DECISION NOT TO HOLD AN INQUEST
  • UNDERLYING ISSUES
    • 1. LOCKUP PRACTICES IN WILUNA
    • 2. MEAL ALLOWANCE SCHEMES
    • 3. POLICE AIDE SCHEME
    • 4. CONFLICT BETWEEN TRIBAL AND AUSTRALIAN LAW
    • SCHEDULE 1: LIST OF WITNESSES
    • SCHEDULE 2: LIST OF STATEMENTS/REPORTS TENDERED
    • SCHEDULE 3: LIST OF EXHIBITS