Unraveling Coronial Inquests into Indigenous Deaths in Custody. This research will investigate coronial inquests into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody in Queensland, drawing on

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Unraveling Coronial Inquests into Indigenous Deaths in Custody. This research will investigate coronial inquests into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody in Queensland, drawing on the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous families to understand systemic issues, patterns, and outcomes. By interviewing families seeking justice and analysing cases considered by Coroners after the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Report (RCIADIC), the project will critically assess the utility of coronial processes in addressing the unique circumstances surrounding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody, specifically looking for patterns of inequity, ways to address racism inherent to these institutions, and alternative family-centred Indigenous modes of justice.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4505 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Society and Community. Lead: Dr Raylene Nixon