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22 cases across 14 issue areas. Filter by topic, outcome, or precedent strength. Each profile is a starting point for adaptation, not a finishing line.
- European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-223/26
This case concerned issues relating to borders, asylum, and immigration policy within the European Union.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - European Union· 2026· CJEU
C-21/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
bordersasylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
Fisnoix C-333/26
This case concerns legal questions regarding borders, asylum, and immigration policy within the European Union.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-125/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
borders-asylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - European Union (CJEU)· 2026· CJEU
C-404/26
This case concerned the application of European Union law in the areas of border control, asylum procedures, and general immigration policy.
bordersasylumimmigrationasylum-policy - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-675/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - Queensland, Australia· 2025· Various
Australia: Children Suffering Under Criminal Legal System
Youth justice
detention-conditionswatchhouse-detention - European Union (CJEU)· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-747/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - European Union· 2025· CJEU
C-706/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
borders-asylum-and-immigrationasylum-policy - Western Australia, Australia· 2024· Various
Death in WA Youth Detention - Accountability Gaps
Youth justice
deaths-in-custodydetention-conditionsdisability - Australia (National)· 2024· UN Human Rights Counciladverseinquiry
UN Special Rapporteur Visit to Australia — Detention Conditions (2024)
International inspection of Australian detention facilities
detention-conditionshuman-rightsinternationalun - Western Australia, Australia· 2024investigation
Cleveland Dodd Death in Custody Investigation
CCC investigation into death of Cleveland Dodd, 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, first child to die in WA custody. Uncovered deeply concerning youth detention conditions.
death-in-custodydetention-conditionsfirst-nations-youth - Malta (ECHR)· 2024
J.B. and Others v. Malta - Migrant Minor Detention
ECHR found Malta violated Article 3 (inhuman treatment) and Article 5 (liberty) in detention of six Bangladeshi minors. Landmark ruling on child migrant detention standards.
article-3-violationasylumdetention-conditionsmigrant-childrenrefugee - New South Wales, Australia· 2023· NSW Inspector of Custodial Servicespendinginspection report
NSW Inspector of Custodial Services - Youth Justice
Inspections of NSW youth justice centres (Cobham, Reiby, Frank Baxter, Acmena). Found overcrowding, >50% Aboriginal children, inadequate programs.
detention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice - South Australia, Australia· 2023· SA Training Centre Visitorpendinginspection report
SA Training Centre Visitor - Kurlana Tapa Reports
Independent oversight of Kurlana Tapa. Found Aboriginal overrepresentation (60%+), high safe room use, limited programs, staff burnout.
detention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice - Western Australia, Australia· 2023· Inspector of Custodial ServicesadverseHigh precedentinspection report
WA Inspector Report - Unit 18 Casuarina
Inspection of Unit 18 at Casuarina adult prison where children were held. Found conditions breached international obligations and domestic law.
adult-prisondetention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice - Queensland, Australia· 2023· QLD Human Rights CommissionpendingHigh precedenthuman rights investigation
QLD Watch House Crisis - Children in Adult Police Cells
Hundreds of children held in adult police watch houses for weeks due to detention overcrowding. Children as young as 10 in cells designed for adults, denied education.
detention-conditionshuman-rightsyouth-justice - Western Australia, Australia· 2022· Inspector of Custodial ServicespendingHigh precedentinspection report
OICS Review of Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Multiple inspections found systemic failures: high isolation use, self-harm, staff shortages. Children transferred to adult facility (Casuarina Unit 18) as emergency.
detention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice - European Court of Human Rights· 2019· ECtHR (Grand Chamber)favorableHigh precedent
Ilias and Ahmed v Hungary (GC), App No 47287/15 (2019)
Transit-zone confinement; removal to Serbia; procedural safeguards
asylumdetention-conditionsprocedural-safeguardsrefugeetransit-zones - Northern Territory, Australia· 2017· Royal CommissionfavorableHigh precedentroyal commission
Royal Commission into Protection and Detention of Children in NT
Systematic abuse of children in youth detention including tear-gassing, hooding, restraint chairs, solitary confinement at Don Dale. Triggered by ABC Four Corners footage.
detention-conditionsindigenous-rightsyouth-justice