Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was an Australian government inquiry established in 1987 to investigate the alarming number of Indigenous deaths in prisons and police custody. It aimed to identify causes, assess systemic issues, and recommend measures to prevent future deaths. The Commission concluded in 1991, finding factors like societal disadvantage, systemic racism, and inadequate support contributed to these deaths. Its recommendations emphasized the need for policy changes, improved healthcare, and better treatment of Indigenous Australians within the justice system to promote fairness and reduce fatalities. The findings remain significant in ongoing discussions about Indigenous rights and justice reform.