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First Cut: Court overcrowding 'creating violent situations'

Source: ABC News
Published: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:59 AEST
Expires: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:59 AEST

The Federal Government has been told that overcrowding at Newcastle Family Court is creating a volatile situation that invites acts of violence.

Tags: government-and-politics, states-and-territories, law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, family-law, judges-and-legal-professionals, assault, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300

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