More Indigenous Australians died in custody in NSW this year than ever before, coroner reveals
by Ella Archibald-Binge from World news | The Guardian on (#70RRR)
Coroner decries profoundly distressing milestone' as state surpasses yearly record after only nine months, with expert saying tough on crime measures compounding problem
Warning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have died
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More First Nations people have died in custody in New South Wales so far this year than ever before, the state coroner has revealed, pointing to soaring Aboriginal incarceration rates as a key driver behind the profoundly distressing milestone".
Twelve Indigenous people have died in NSW corrective services custody since January, while four have died in police operations - the highest number recorded in any full year.
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