About this project
This website is designed as an online resource base for activists, organisers, lawyers and legal support teams in Victoria. It is linked with sites in other Australian states and territories and with the Complete Activist , a website produced by the National Association of Community Legal Centres.
This project draws from the insights and experiences of both activists and lawyers. In compiling this site we have sought the opinions of many activists, progressive lawyers and others involved in providing activist legal support.
The three main goals of ACTIVIST RIGHTS: Legal Information and Resources are:
- To provide comprehensive, accurate and accessible legal rights and activist legal information that can be used by a wide range of Victorian and Australian activists;
- To strengthen the capacity of activist organisations to develop effective activist legal support structures and approaches to the police, courts and legal system;
Research and consultation
Many people were consulted in the development of this website. In 2004 we conducted a series of public consultations in Victoria and held over 30 meetings with activists, organisers, legal workers and lawyers.
A 16-person Project Reference Group was formed to oversee the project in January 2004 and met until the completed website was launched.
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