Anti-war Protesters May Face 7 Years In Jail Under Australian Patriot Act
ANTI-war demonstrators could be jailed for seven years under the Federal Government's proposed anti-terror laws, a doctors' body said today.
As the Commonwealth and states negotiate on a final draft of the laws, the Australian Medical Association for the Prevention of War has urged them not to be pressured into supporting the Bill in its present form.
Association vice-president Gillian Deakin said everyone supported strong counter-terrorism laws.
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ANTI-war demonstrators could be jailed for seven years under the Federal Government's proposed anti-terror laws, a doctors' body said today.
As the Commonwealth and states negotiate on a final draft of the laws, the Australian Medical Association for the Prevention of War has urged them not to be pressured into supporting the Bill in its present form.
Association vice-president Gillian Deakin said everyone supported strong counter-terrorism laws.
More...